I was born and raised in Riviera Beach, Florida—a small city with big spirit, where community ran deep and resilience was a way of life. It was there that my curiosity was first ignited. I was fascinated by the human body, by science, by the invisible threads that connect health and healing. At just 16, I landed my first research job at the Biomotion Foundation, and before I turned 18, I became a certified pharmacy technician—already charting a course toward a life of impact.

But my path wasn’t linear. I paused my college education to care for a sick family member. I faced rejection, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of applying to medical school multiple times. As a first-generation college student, I carried more than ambition—I carried the pressure of navigating uncharted territory alone. But I was never truly alone. Along the way, mentors—angels in disguise—stepped in, offering guidance, belief, and light in moments of doubt. Their impact is why I now mentor with such intention. I know what it means to have someone walk beside you when the road feels impossible.