School: University of Central Florida & Louisiana State University Shreveport

College Major: B.S. Business Administration – Marketing & Currently obtaining MBA

Scholarship Winnings: $58,000

Scholastic Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude, University of Central Florida Scholar Athlete 2016-2019, 6-time President’s List recipient, finished top 2% of strategic management out of 600 students, Selected by Verizon Inc as the winner of the Capstone Competition.

Career Ambition: Director of Business Development for a behavioral healthcare company

Talent: Lyrical Dance

Social Impact Initiative: As someone who grew up in a home with substance use, I aim to reverse the addiction crisis in the United States by addressing this epidemic from every angle and stage of the individual’s journey.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? When I was 8 years old, I visited a therapist for the first time for my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The best piece of advice I have ever received was when she told me to ask for help. It was hard for me to ask for help, no matter how simple or complex the task. Once I realized I needed help and could ask for it, I realized I wasn’t alone and didn’t have to be! I carry this same message with me when I go to speak to patients who are struggling with addiction, and it has been eye-opening to see this message come full circle in my life.