My journey with anxiety began in the 5th grade with an overwhelming fear of dying, which I later learned was caused by a hyperactive amygdala—the brain's fear center. By balancing my nervous system through counseling and medicine, I moved from a state of constant fight-or-flight to one of informed resilience. Today, I combine my lived experience with a focus on neuroscience research and medical preparation to help other teens identify their symptoms and "battle it better".

I balance my academic and medical pursuits with leadership roles in the Student Council and National Honor Society, while playing JV/Varsity soccer. My passion for service has taken me from local homeless outreach to Lagos, Nigeria, where I provided support to children with neurological disabilities. Whether I am working as a lifeguard or developing the Anxiety Rebound initiative, my mission is to ensure no one has to walk the path of anxiety alone.