Let’s go back to where it all began…

Welcome to my story

— a journey rooted in curiosity, passion, and action for social impact, and a deep commitment to (re)building systems for wellbeing and equity.

This is where it all started for me.

My journey began with an interest in neuroscience. I am the type of person who dives feet first into my curiosities, so as a junior in highschool, I had the opportunity to work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where I delved into the effects of addiction on the brain and at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) — specifically nicotine and cocaine. Not only did I study and clean brain waves (EEG) data, but I also had the opportunity to support research that allowed me to meet and talk to people struggling with addiction.

To this day, I believe this was my first pivotal experience in understanding the humanity and complexity of systemic issues (with addiction being a very real consequence in some communities, particularly in my hometown of Baltimore). This was the first of many experiences that would open my mind, eyes, and heart to understanding systemic issues on a more human level.

This experience, coupled with seeing my peers struggle with mental health (and having experiences of my own), led me to understand more of the nuance of mental health. And more importantly, I realized that deeper systemic action is needed to adequately support individuals to heal and maintain mental health. This inspired me to lead a mental health awareness initiative alongside my best friends in high school, which received recognition from the state government for its success.

This initiative consequently became an annual tradition and has led to more institutional and financial support toward mental health resources on campus for students. That early experience ignited my passion for creating systemic solutions for wellbeing, a path I've continued to pursue to this day.

In my next chapter, I solidified my belief that…

During my undergraduate studies at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, I completed a Bachelors of Science in Foreign Service. I majored in Culture & Politics, with a self-designed concentration in Equitable Leadership and Design. With a passion for mental health and neuroscience sparked in my grade school experiences, I also earned a minor in Cognitive Science. My academic path allowed me to explore how our minds and societies are interconnected, and how the systems we create shape our lived experiences. The intersection of global policy, wellbeing, and design became a focal point for me — specifically how we can design systems that not only meet people’s needs but also empower them to thrive.

My first year was disrupted by the COVID-19 global pandemic, and I was then sent home and did not return in person until my third year. During my second year, I poured my energy into student advocacy, joining Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) as part of their Executive Team. As Director of Student Wellness Policy for GUSA, I oversaw advocacy efforts centered on student physical and emotional health and wellbeing and student safety during a time where that was especially fraught. I learned so much about how to lead with wellbeing in mind and how to fight for systemic support for mental health for young populations.

My most significant achievements included:

  • Working with Georgetown senior administrators to establish HoyaWell, a free telehealth therapy service for all students, and secured virtual psychiatric services for existing campus resources. I

  • Developed platforms like Me, Myself, and Mind for students to share identity-based experiences,

  • Organized town halls to address key issues, including COVID-19 safety, sexual assault prevention, and environmental justice

Change happens when we creatively reimagine and build systems that center on wellbeing, empower marginalized voices, and are responsive to the true needs of the people they serve.

Over the years, my work has spanned diverse fields — from research and project management to storytelling and advocacy — each experience deepening my understanding of the intricate layers of social change. 

  • Journey Framework

    A tool for tackling complex problems and model for transforming intergenerational trauma into collective wellbeing

  • Ecological Belonging

    Reweaving people, planet, and purpose through storytelling and systems thinking

  • Inclusive Sex Ed Curriculum

    Co-designing healthy relationships education through youth-led research and participatory design.

  • Leadership Equity Brief

    Understanding leadership equity gaps in early childhood education.

  • Futures of Democracy

    Exploring civic imagination and coalition-building through strategic foresight and intergenerational dialogue.

  • Youth Innovators Fellowship

    Cultivating civic imagination and systems thinking with next-gen changemakers.

  • Civic Imagination in Action

    Bridging generations through digital storytelling and live programming at the Smithsonian to reimagine past, present, and future of United States.

  • Intergenerational Dialogue Design

    Facilitating cross-age workshops to deepen trust, belonging, and connection in a digital world

  • Social-Ecological Systems Resilience Framework

    Translating complexity into actionable tools for public systems transformation and policy design.

  • Global Learning Tools Collaboration

    Creating culturally grounded wellbeing and employability resources with Rwandan educators.

  • Trauma-Informed Youth Research

    Exploring how Gen Z changemakers activate healing, agency, and social transformation online

  • Student Wellbeing Advocacy

    Amplifying underrepresented voices and mobilizing funding for campus mental health and care infrastructure

  • Healing Higher Education

    Translating research into frameworks for trauma-informed, intergenerational systems change in education

  • Narratives of Connection

    Exploring how collective storytelling can rekindle social bonds and civic hope in a time of disconnection.

Beyond research strategy, I seek to inspire hope.

Across every project — from global youth initiatives to trauma-informed research and advocacy — my focus remains consistent: supporting community-driven solutions that lead to healing and systemic change.

I believe healing and transformation are intertwined, collective efforts. They require us to identify and reshape the cycles of harm that influence our lives and institutions, so we can co-create futures rooted in care, equity, and imagination.

This work is driven by the conviction that systems can change — and must.

It motivates me to collaborate, advocate, and reimagine what’s possible, with wellbeing at the core.

Thanks for being here. The journey is only just beginning.