My greatest inspirations are my grandmother, my cousins, and a deep desire to help people feel lighter, even if only for a moment. Their strength, creativity, and care for others continue to shape the way I approach design. I applied to Ringling College of Art and Design with the intention of creating spaces that nurture the soul; environments that can reignite someone’s inner child, offer comfort, or provide a brief sense of relief from the weight of the world. I am especially drawn to designing for local communities, grounded in the belief that meaningful global change begins at the neighborhood level. When people feel connected to and cared for within their environment, that sense of belonging extends outward, shaping how they care for one another.

My favorite animal is a whale shark, and my favorite Pixar movie is Wall-E!