Hello! I am a pre-med Human Biology & Psychology double major alumna from the University of California, Merced aspiring to pursue a career in medicine.

During my middle schools years, I was introduced to various types of paints and found a new love for art through the acrylic medium. I practiced landscape painting and built my way up to the oils once I got to high school and took an introductory art class. In my university years, I found inspiration in Bob Ross' painting tutorials and started to follow his techniques. After graduating university, my sisters and I planned on making the most of our hobbies/talents and putting it to good use. We came up with the idea of selling our artwork and donating all proceeds to pediatric cancer research.

The pediatric cancer research field was my capstone project when I was formerly in the PLTW Biomedical Sciences program in high school. My love for children and medicine led me to dedicate my final year of high school to raising funds for pediatric cancer research and raising awareness on how under-funded and under-researched the field is. Through the capstone project we were able to raise roughly $2000 which went towards research and supplies for the UCSF Benioff's pediatric cancer ward. 

Hi! I am a current high school student interested in pediatrics and neurology. My spark for interest in medicine started in my fourth grade year when I sat with my older siblings and tried to learn their science content that they were studying. I vividly remember learning about action potentials and being fascinated of how intricate the nervous system can be. Following in my sisters' footsteps I am also part of the PLTW Biomedical program and find joy in learning advanced science in school.

My love for art developed when I was only 6 years old. Drawing was something I found meditative. During the pandemic I started to dabble in painting and used every day to advance my painting skills. After hours and hours of watching painting technique tutorials and educating myself on color theory, I self-built my art skills. In about 2 years time I had produced over 60 pieces of acrylic art, each one improving in dimension and technique. With paintings filling the walls of my house and shelves of the garage, I was given the nickname, Micheal Angelo, in my household. Lately, I have been taking on a new challenge, oil painting. Oil painting takes weeks to dry, but it is well worth the patience and time. 

I am the baby of the family despite being the "tallest."  Although I aspire to be an engineer, when I heard of my older sisters' idea of helping children's' health with art, I just knew that this is something I want to be a part of. 

I have always been inspired by my older sisters and have shown my own hand in creativity through comics and writing. I will be aiding my sisters in their art processes.