Legislative District 44

"UW has facilitated my personal growth and advancement toward my career in many ways throughout the last decade. I started my Husky journey at UW Bothell, where I met a handful of mentors who supported me and encouraged me in my pursuit of a career in healthcare. As the first person in my family to pursue a higher education in the United States, I struggled to navigate the collegiate environment and often wondered if I was cut out for medicine. My Husky community nurtured my confidence in myself, helped me find my stride, and reassured me that I belong here. When I returned to the University of Washington for medical school, I found that same sense of community in my peers and educators who continue to help me grow as a physician-in-training. My Husky experience led me to where I am today, a fourth-year medical student applying to Family Medicine residency programs so that I can practice medicine in my community and to pay it forward by uplifting those who need the most support."

"The bad news is injustice is everywhere, but the good news is this means I can strive for justice everywhere. As my interests have changed, so have the ways I empower underrepresented communities. I’ve uplifted underserved communities through mentoring, coaching, teaching & coding. I’m excited to continue combining my evolving interests with my steady passion for empowering underrepresented communities."