I was born and raised in Hamden, Connecticut with a loving family who always encouraged me. There was always great energy around me to keep me on my toes whether that was in my academics or my love for crocheting, dancing, and running. All of these things strung together have created my life long journey and experience. I am currently a first year as a Molecular and Cell Biology student on the pre-dental track along with being a teacher at the Knit for NICU club here at UConn.