Meet the Disney Dreamers – Class of 2024

I am 14 years old, from Apple Valley, California, and I currently reside in DeSoto, Texas. I am a freshman at Trinity Leadership Charter School. Trinity focuses on ambition, communication skills, and intelligence, which aligns with my aspirations to author books, poems, and plays, among other things. I am intrigued about this career choice because I have always enjoyed writing and would like to pursue it professionally. I participate in A.S.B., a student led program that plays a crucial role in representing the student body. I volunteer at the local elderly home, where I read to residents, intertwining my developing writing into moments of shared joy and connection. Occasionally, I volunteer at my church to feed the homeless. My goal is to attend Columbia University with a major in creative writing.

I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am currently a senior at Nova High School and I have a passion for giving back to my community in creative ways. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, baking, taking pictures, walking my dog, and organizing service projects. I am passionate about creating content, which I do through my volunteer work with various nonprofit organizations and my personal project, Serve South Florida. After I graduate from high school, I plan to pursue a degree in Communications and Broadcast Journalism, with a minor in Law. My ultimate dream is to travel the world, create content and work as a Journalist.

I am a 15 year old junior attending The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. Along with excelling in my honors and AP classes, I participate in Model UN, write for the school newspaper, and serve as a Lead Admissions Ambassador. I also seek to give back to my community through tutoring with Mu Alpha Theta and volunteering as a summer camp counselor for Odyssey Atlanta. My other passions include reading, navigating the world through geography, and playing the alto saxophone. Having been an elite level soccer player for most of my life, I currently play on Southern Soccer Academy’s U16 MLS Next team. Looking ahead, my interests converge in urban studies and sociology, where I hope to positively impact my community and society alike.

I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Flint Hill Upper School in Oakton, VA. At my school, I participate in a range of extracurriculars which include: Model UN, robotics, and musical theater. By participating in these clubs I learn how to express myself through public speaking and learning how to work with others and solve problems. My biggest dream is to be a robotics engineer because I wish to bring a positive impact to my community by helping those in need and building a sustainable future. To achieve my dream I am in the robotics class at my school that teaches students CAD and 3D printing. I hope to take the certification exam so I can apply to engineering internships that can show me the world of innovation. When I’m not at school or in the robotics lab, I can be found crocheting stuffed animals, reading, playing piano and writing short stories.

I’m Ayanna Jain, a sophomore at Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas. My dream is to become a socially active, policy changing physician who changes our healthcare system from within. I love to volunteer in my community. I am service co chair of Olathe Teen Council, a teen volunteer group, and I volunteer at the cancer center at AdventHealth Hospital. In school, I am co president of South Asian Student Association and I compete in Science Olympiad, HOSA, and DECA. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music Swifties rise!) and writing poetry. I’m excited to meet you all!

I am currently 17 years old, and live in Hudson, Ohio. I am a senior at St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. I enjoy learning about all topics related to STEM, specifically physics. I play tennis year round, and qualified for the OHSAA State Tournament. I am also involved in my school’s campus ministry, student government, and NHS, and I am a 2023 graduate of Junior Leadership Akron. I plan on attending college to study mechanical engineering. My dream is to work as an Imagineer at the Walt Disney Company to bring innovative ideas to the parks.

Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, I'm a 17 year old senior at Elite Scholars Academy. My passion is civic engagement, and I aim to be a criminal or civil rights attorney, amplifying voices of the underrepresented. In my free time, I crochet, write, act, and travel, aspiring to explore every continent. Maintaining a 4.0+ GPA, I'm active in cheerleading, track and field, and cross country, showcasing my love for sports. As a Clayton County Youth Commissioner, I organize events to enhance youth life. My goal is to provide opportunities for a better future and make a lasting impact through advocacy and community involvement.

I am Chase Richter, age sixteen, from Peoria Arizona. I am a junior attending Liberty High School. This will be my third year taking Spanish classes. I grew up in a Disney loving home. I enjoy practicing my linguistics with family members who are bilingual. I also swim for my high school and on a year round club team. I plan to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson. While there, I will study to eventually pursue a career as a pediatric dentist. My goal is to create a positive experience for both parents and children while attending the dentist.

I am 16 years old and currently a junior at Greenhill School in Dallas, Texas. I love playing tennis, doing art, and baking. For the last three years, I have run a catering company called Ana Mission that delivers food on demand to local neighbors and businesses. I am also the co founder of a mentoring program in my high school called Black Girl Unity. After I graduate from high school, I plan to major in Business or Hospitality Management. My career goal for the future is to run my own business to make a positive impact on the community.

I am a senior at Crespi Carmelite High School, Encino, CA and I’ve had a passion for creating short films since I was 10 years old. I continue to love writing, directing, and acting, and I look forward to continuing my education in college next year. I keep busy filming short films with my friends and my friend and I also work on projects within our production company. In addition, I love to travel and explore new places with my family and friends. I am excited for my future after high school and beyond.

As a 16 year old student in Tampa, Florida, I quickly found comfort in my community and sought ways to get involved. During my freshman year of high school, I applied to the Mayor's Youth Council, and now, as a member and part of the leadership, I've engaged in various community activities, nurturing my interest in politics, particularly Medical Law. Through the program, I met with the mayor to discuss issues of diversity in Tampa. Instead of answering, she challenged me to consider what the youth could do. Inspired, I launched Diversity Care, a program where each year, kids from diverse backgrounds learn to express themselves and embrace others. Open minds and kind hearts start young! I aim to continue this passion for learning and change through higher education and my future career.

I’m a 15 year old student from Mesa Arizona. I attend ASU Prep Digital and am in 10th grade. My passion is encouraging children from underserved communities to read and write because I believe it has the power to uplift humanity. This is the reason why I tutor reading and writing with Learn to Be. My goal is to inspire the next generation of change makers by empowering them to use their words. I also Irish dance because of the history and culture it represents. My dream is to be a children’s book author or journalist because stories can inspire change in society.

I am a sixteen year old Junior from Des Moines, Iowa. I love doing art from painting to digital illustration, animation, dance, videography, and crochet. I believe that art is a language that transcends into new relationships and hopeful environments. As a Vietnamese American, I lead a club and different projects to spread AAPI awareness and bring together community. These past summers, I’ve been studying classes at my local university and abroad on a full scholarship with NSLI Y in South Korea. My dream is to expand access to art and education for youth.

I am a 17 year old from Atlanta, Georgia who is passionate about health equity and cancer prevention. I lead the international nonprofit DermaTeens and initiate skin cancer prevention programming across Atlanta, working with city government and public health officials to install sunscreen dispensers, promote access to preventative healthcare, and educate youth on skin and bodily heath. Beyond public health, I am passionate about LGBTQ+ advocacy and art history. In my free time, I love to bake and spend time with friends and family. I dream of pursuing an interdisciplinary career using art and service to promote community healthcare and connection.

I am a Sophomore in the Commercial Dance Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts in California. I focus most of my time on dance, training and performing in ballet, tap, jazz, ballroom, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and musical theater. Additionally, I give back to my community through National Charity League and California Scholarship Federation. I am a member of National Honors Society and National Honors Society of Dance Arts. I am artistic, family oriented, and charitable. In my future I would love to pursue a career in business or engineering.

I am a 15 year old sophomore from Cambridge, Ohio. At school, I participate on the basketball and volleyball teams. Along with sports, I have a passion for culinary arts as well as vocal and piano performance. Academically, I enjoy Algebra, Anatomy, and Biology. Ever since I can remember, I have been an entrepreneur. From opening an at home bakery, refurbishing furniture for resale, and starting a lawn care company, I have actively been pursuing my dream of becoming a business owner. One philosophy that has impacted me throughout my life is that you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to.

I am a 14 year old freshman at Broward Virtual School. BVS’s flexible schedule allows me to play tennis every day, without compromising my education. I was born in New York and moved to Florida when I was six. I am passionate about competitive tennis, I write and paint in my free time, and enjoy learning about topics in philosophy and mythology. I volunteer in the Better Together program and am a part of my Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). I am bilingual in Russian and English. I wish to pursue a career in STEM, primarily in medicine.

I am a Junior at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. I love my school because it allows me to participate and train in all genres of dance, the technical areas of stage production (i.e. lighting, sound, back stage management, etc.), theatre performances with school musicals, auditioning for top universities and intensives from around the country and performing with my fellow classmate musicians in live settings. I serve on the student council, Club Terpsichore Dance Club and Black Student Union while performing in multiple performance and learning stage tech each semester. Additionally, I love listening to “old school” music from the 90s and late 80s, collecting vinyl records, reading, swimming, play basketball and (recently) training on becoming a DJ. I am a cast talent with TL Modeling Agency of Houston and a competition dancer with DanceZone in Houston, TX where I've toured the country as the recipient of multiple dance convention scholarships. I've been Teen and Junior Dancer of the Year with Tremaine National Dance Convention and Streetz National Dance Convention and have had the great opportunity to train and perform with award winning choreographers for Beyoncé, Normani, Three Amigos, Justin Timberlake, BTS, Chris Brown, Dancing with the Stars, the MTV VMAs, BET Awards, and the Grammy’s. During Summer 2023 performance intensive auditions in Orlando, I was awarded college scholarships totaling over $30, 000 at performing arts colleges including Pace University (NY), University of Arizona, CLI Conservatory (MA), and AMDA (LA) for summer training, Fall Intensives and enrollment in 2025, if desired. My most recent role was performing with Houston's Urban Nutcracker and as performing as the Nutcracker Prince with the Ovation Dance Ballet of Austin, TX. I love all of the opportunities training in dance has provided (especially the opportunity to travel) and I plan to continue training in college as my 2nd major of study.

As a freshman at Elite Scholars Academy, I’m passionate about positively impacting my community. I’ve been committed to the Beta Club since 4th grade, aligning with its goals. I also organize Hannah’s Christmas Extravaganza, delivering joy through gifts to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. I’ve hosted events promoting self defense and mental health awareness through the Southern Black Girls Consortium. My interests include aviation, modeling, acting, writing, and psychology. I aspire to earn a doctorate in psychology and a bachelor’s in aviation to pursue a career as a corporate pilot. My “stay golden” mantra guides me across past, present, and future.

I am currently a junior at Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After high school, my goal is to pursue a career as a lawyer and establish a criminal justice based law firm to create peace within communities and change lives. I enjoy helping others through this program that I am the president of Rising Scholars where we seek to address the educational achievement gap. The other extracurricular activities that I'm a part of in school include Concert Band, Marching Band and NHS. Outside of school, I have worked small side jobs and have held a small summer internship with my county's resolution center. In my free time, I like to explore my interests in baking/cooking, drawing and learning languages. What I've learned from these experiences has made me curious to learn more about the valuable aspects of my community and prepare myself for the career path I'm interested in.

I am a 16 year old junior, that attends Vel Phillips Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. Some of my interests include drawing, painting, and doing other arts and crafts. An extracurricular activity that I am involved in is my schools Black Student Union. My goal in the future is to become a doctor in the medical field so that I can help individuals. I enjoy taking medical classes at my school, and gaining knowledge from other healthcare programs that my school allows us to partake in, so that I can prepare to achieve my goal to become a doctor.

I am 18 years old, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am currently a senior at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. In my school, I am a part of Earth Talk, DECA, Key Club, and 4 H Club. My goal is to be a farmer and own a farm to table restaurant. I would use this to teach people how to make healthier and more delicious food choices, specifically targeting low income communities so they can obtain the necessary nutrients to survive without spending all their money. Additionally, I have a strong desire to travel the world and explore various ethnic backgrounds, particularly their diverse culinary traditions.

I am 15 years old, born and raised in Houston, Texas. I am a sophomore at Jersey Village High School. Engineering is my main focus in school as I want to be an Imagineer at Disney. I want to design new lands that make the guests feel immersed in a new world. I am also on the golf team for my school and perform the violin for our symphony orchestra. In my free time, I enjoy building models, open world fantasy video games, and hitting the golf course as much as possible.

I am 18 years old, and a current senior at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entertainment and science are two of my favorite things, so my dream job is to work as an Imagineer with Walt Disney Imagineering. I plan to attend USC's Viterbi School of Engineering to get my masters in Mechanical Engineering once I graduate. I have won various awards for musical theater performance on state, national, and international levels, and with this experience, I strive to combine my love for academics and performance in my future career as an Imagineer.

I am a 17 year old attending Longleaf School Of The Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. At school, I have participated in ten theatre productions working as a lighting designer and stage manager. I’m currently the director of my school’s production of “The Wiz” which is its first predominantly Black production. I enjoy playing the piano, reading, and watching baseball. I will be attending college to study Design/Technical Theatre and plan to pursue a career in the theatrical field. I live by the quote “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”.

I am a 16 year old junior at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. I am studying Engineering and my passion is architecture. Once I graduate, I plan to attend college on the East Coast, preferably in the DMV area, or an HBCU. I play lacrosse, am co president of the Black Student Union, and a member of SJB’s Ambassador program. I started a non profit, The Medicine Game: LAX4All, to make lacrosse equipment available to youth in South Los Angeles. In my free time, I love to hang out with family, friends, sketch, eat sushi, and blast music.

I am currently a sophomore at St. John's College High School in Washington DC. My favorite subjects are art, chemistry and math. I also really enjoy drawing and building my sketching skills. Outside of school, I volunteer at the nursery at my church, hang out with my family and friends, and enjoy traveling to new places. When I graduate from high school, I plan to go to college and become an architect. My dream is to build sustainable permanent and transitional housing for low income families using environmentally friendly materials. All families deserve a home that is beautiful and eco friendly.

I am currently a 17 year old Senior from Merriam, Kansas. Since the age of 7, I have taken intentional steps in pursuit of skill development in the fashion industry, in hopes of becoming a Fashion Designer. By age 10, I sewed my first dress and presented it during a parks and recreation fashion show. At 14, I had an apprenticeship at an interior design studio. At 15, I was accepted into a Future Fashion Designers Program. I’ve created a line of earrings, and a mock clothing rental website named Clover Closet, educating consumers on fashion sustainability.

I'm 16 years old from Detroit, Michigan. Junior at Detroit Renaissance High School focusing on International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and dual enrollment. Enthusiastic about drones, my dream is to become a Drone Engineer aiming to attend an HBCU. Engaging in diverse activities, from president of Urban League of Detroit College Club, to Varsity Volleyball, I'm committed to community impact. Girl Scouts, my passion, earning my Silver Award and aligning 500+ hours of community service. Creatively expressing myself through singing and praise dancing, I'm on a journey of growth and impact, guided by the strength derived from my spiritual faith.

Kyla is a 16 year old early graduate in the 11th grade at Health, Arts, Robotics Technology High School. She has been modeling for almost 4 years. She enjoys both Print and Runway modeling. She has participated in 4 fashion shows and has been published previously in Savvi magazine. Kyla is particularly drawn to modeling clothes. Her favorite color is blue. Outside of school, she is involved in various ministries and arts activities, such as dancing. Her favorite subject is Global, and she aspires to become a criminal justice attorney or a Behavioral Analyst. Kyla has already started her own business called Kyla's Skin Candy, an all natural body care line. Her favorite movie is Princess and the Frog, and her favorite song is The Way by Jill Scott. She enjoys TikTok and is a fan of artists like Jazmine Sullivan and Jill Scott.

I am a 16 year old junior from Olathe, KS. From a young age, I have been curious about the patterns observed in the world around me, which is why I plan to pursue a career in data science. I participate in FTC Robotics, where I create our team’s engineering portfolio, program the robot, and conduct outreach activities. I run the Heartland STEM 501(c)3 that distributes STEM grants to organizations and teachers in NE and KS. I advocate for STEM through the Million Girls Moonshot Flight crew, STEAM Ready, and many other organizations in my community and school. In my free time, I love to watch the KC Chiefs, paint, play cello, and sing.

I am a seventeen year old active leader from Habersham, GA, and a senior at Tallulah Falls School. My passion is for the arts, service to my community, and loving people well. From this developed my dream to go into the field of Psychology and pursue a career in school counseling, follow my spark of being a professional actor on the side, and further youth accessibility to arts through my non profit project A Heart For The Arts. After all, anything is truly possible with God, and if we only do as Cinderella says Have Courage And Be Kind.

I am a junior attending the California Academy of Math and Science in Carson, California. I am in the biotechnology pathway and participate in various clubs including Science Olympiad and BSA. Recently, I started my own club, the Early Reading Initiative, which tackles educational inequity and serves children in underserved communities. Outside of school, I enjoy playing the piano and volunteering. I am also a UCLA Riordan scholar and Vice President of the Tech Trek Alumnae Group. In the future, I hope to attend college and study business and neuroscience. I aspire to become a leader in healthcare and business.

I am a junior at the Greenhill School in Dallas, Texas. I am the President of the HiSTORY Retold Project, a member of my school's Student Inclusion Council, and an advocate for equity and inclusion. Over the next few years, I hope to build a social media platform that uplifts the voice of Black creatives and represents our culture and community. Ultimately, I strive to become an attorney, founding a law firm, DEI consulting business, and a non profit to give back. I am a varsity debater and I have participated in fellowships in business and finance, international studies, and equity and action. I enjoy giving back to my community, working as a middle school math tutor and a middle school debate coach. My extracurricular activities and community service have enriched my leadership skills and helped me grow as an individual.

I am 15 years old and live in Los Angeles, California. I am a student at Synergy Quantum Academy. Attending a STEM charter high school, I have opportunities to be in classes that help me learn about STEM. I participate in MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Accomplishments) which is involved in different competitions. Through MESA, I gained interest in architecture which is my career goal. Outside of school, I am enrolled in a program called A Place Called Home, which teaches adolescents different types of arts. I am passionate about exploring and experiencing new things.

I am currently a Junior at Garner Magnet High School in Garner NC. I have a love and passion for animals, and I am the proud owner of a miniature Schnauzer. In my spare time I enjoy baking, playing volleyball and reading. I have a love of Fine Arts. I play the violin and I sing on my school's advanced chorus team, where I perform in many school concerts. Activities I am involved in outside of school include playing club volleyball and participating in Delta Gems an acronym that stands for Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully. This program has afforded me the ability to be compassionate, caring, and community minded. My ultimate goal is to attend a four-year college or University. I am still fine tuning my college major, however dental hygiene, animal science and business administration are majors that interest me.

I am currently a senior in high school. I enjoy reading, listening to music, art, and playing sports. I will be going to Florida State when I graduate, and I plan on becoming an attorney. I chose this career because I believe it is really important that there should always be a voice to fight for those who can't fight for themselves, and that's what I plan on doing as an attorney.

I am 16 years old, born in Glen Ridge New Jersey but grew up in Newark New Jersey. Now I live in Willingboro New Jersey, moving a lot placed me in many different schools. My favorite subject in any school is art. Art allows me to express myself and show a point of view. I have entered art contest like Young Arts and have been accepted in art programs like The Metropolitan Museum of Art Teen Program. I want to know all I can about different forms of art because my goal is to own a gallery where I can showcase my art and local artists. To give my knowledge and skills to the community to those who at times get over looked.

I’m a senior at Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles, California. As founder of Teach Teal: Food Allergy Awareness, founder of Best Buddies Wear Teal & Red, a Red Sneakers for Oakley Ambassador, and a Just Allergy Things Board Member, I aspire to promote empathy and inclusivity, changing the narrative for people like myself with life-threatening food allergies. Passionate about supporting kids with food allergies, I hope to become a Pediatric Allergist & Immunologist. I’m a Finalist in the International Breakthrough Junior Challenge, President of the Black Student Union, musical theater performer, and Co-Founder/Co-President of Regals In Healthcare Club.

I am a junior at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia, and my passion is music! I play the cello. It is the most beautiful instrument to me because it is the closet to resembling the human voice. I won several scholarships and positions by playing the cello, and my goals are to one day open a studio and begin a program for deserving, advanced string students who just need financial assistance and resources to grow. Besides music, I also enjoy turtles and hiking and I am an avid reader!

I’m a senior in high school from Indiana where I am focusing on visual arts. I love being the co-president of my school’s Artist Association and a member of NAHS and HCAAYMC, because I’ve learned so much! I’m an aspiring story artist in animation, and I hope to attend art school for character animation. My dream is to be a story lead or director on animated feature films! I believe that animation is one of the most influential forms of storytelling, and by pushing it to new levels both conceptually and visually, we can create a brighter tomorrow.

I'm Ricardo Santiago, a 16-year-old from Bell, California, currently attending Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (Ma.C.E.S.). I love playing volleyball on our school's varsity team and enjoy being part of the academic decathlon as an honor student, where we compete in 10 different subjects. Beyond that, I mentor middle school pentathlon students. My goal is to go to college and help others, with a dream of becoming an education consultant to improve our education system. However, before I follow my dream, I plan to take a gap year to travel the world.

My name is Roshan Shah, and I am a lifelong Los Angeles, California resident. I am sixteen years old and a sophomore at Sonora High School, where, due to my academic goals, I am on track to complete the IB diploma. My many extracurricular interests include playing basketball and watching college and professional sports. My aspirations include majoring in business or economics during college, and I plan to start a business after graduation.

I’m 15 years old, born in Uzbekistan, and currently a freshman at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. I enjoy undergoing biology studies, attending Speech and Debate tournaments, writing, and filmmaking. I’ve published a couple of short stories on a website, along with participating in an orchestra tutoring club and Envirothon at my school. Outside of school, I love to engage in taekwondo and spend time with my friends and family, in addition to preparing myself for future courses and opportunities. All in all, I aspire to change the world by combining practicality and creativity into a career.

I am a 16 year old junior at Florida Atlantic University High School. I was born in Cali, Colombia, but have been living in Florida for the past nine years. Once I graduate high school, I want to finish my undergrad along with my masters as part of a combined degree program in either aerospace or biomedical engineering. At school, I participate in undergraduate research at my spine biomechanics lab and at the college of education. I am also part of a FIRST Robotics team and work as a calculus tutor at my university. I believe in taking every opportunity available in order to achieve my career dreams and personal dreams of traveling.

I’m 17 and attend Evergreen Valley High School in San Jose, California. I’m passionate about stories and language--the way they connect us, build cultural empathy, and inspire change--be it via history, writing, or competitive debate. As a research assistant, I translate Classical Chinese records for the Chinese Biographical Database. I’m the founder of Heritage Her-Story, a series of videos biographing Chinese women and increasing historical representation. At school, I’m the editor-in-chief of The Cougar Chronicles and secretary of the speech and debate club. I aspire to major in Chinese Studies and become a diplomat in the future.

I am a 16 year old entrepreneur, author, speaker and Hunger Hero from Columbus, Ohio. I am currently a sophomore at LH HS in Ohio. At age 7, I started my own business, Tiger Mushroom Farms after a Cub Scout project ended. I am passionate about food justice and started the nonprofit, The Garden Club Project to help end hunger & encourage kids to eat healthier. My interests include technology in agriculture, gardening, traveling, and watching and reading anime. My career goal is to use technology to improve the food system in my community and communities around the world.

I’m a 16-year-old sophomore honor student at Johnson High School in San Antonio, Texas with aspirations in medicine, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology. I’m a member of the Order of the Arrow National Scout Honor Society, past Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and am a Life Scout currently working on my Eagle Project. I wrestle on the Varsity Wrestling Team, play rugby, and am a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Latin Club, NSBE Jr., TMAL math team, Coding Collaborative, Jack and Jill of America and Second Baptist Church. I fervently believe in the fundamental values of kindness, compassion, and helping others.

I am 15 years old and currently a freshman at Oxford Academy in Cypress, California. I thoroughly enjoy being involved in my school and local community. Much of my time is heavily devoted to ASB leadership, Oxford Academy’s RSVP Club, Varsity Girls’ Golf team, and outside volunteer organizations such as the OC Food Bank and Suburban Optimist Club. My active participation in my school’s biotechnology course, HOSA, and UCI’s Anti-Cancer Challenge (since 2018) fuels my passion for science. I aspire to attend Johns Hopkins University to ultimately become a forensic pathologist, as well as the FBI’s first minority female director.

I am currently a senior at Olympian High School in Chula Vista, California. I am 17 years old. I am very interested in the arts, I am a former ballet dancer, and I am currently taking an interest in fashion. When I graduate high school, I immediately want to start promoting my bag business. My goal in life is to become a fashion designer, making bags that are unique and considered to be fashion statements.