I was born in Ottawa, Canada and jumped across coasts between California, Ontario, Washington, and New Jersey until finally settling again in California before graduating high school. As a child, I was very accustomed to being the new girl so I learned to make friends very quickly. I consider myself adaptable, friendly, and highly extroverted. I like to say that I can make friends wherever I go and I can find a way to have fun wherever I am. I love meeting new people, talking to people of different walks of life, and sharing stories. This has fueled my passion for interfaith cooperation and leadership. On a surface level, I just love hanging out and being around people. I enjoy going out or cooking and having people over. The more the merrier. But on a more serious note, I see great value in knowing and understanding my fellow human & it is one of the reasons I want to become a physician. 
Although, this doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy more solo activities. After a tiring day I usually unwind by watching shows on Netflix & Hulu. But generally, I really enjoy reading, journaling, and painting. When I need to get outside, nothing beats a swim in the ocean. While living in Grenada for my first two years of medical school, I relied on the beach for stress relief. I would love to go and relax with friends after an exam or go alone with my gear for some solitary snorkeling. One of the first things I did when I moved to the island was get my scuba diving certification. That’s one activity I wish I had more time for while living on the island.
I am in my third year of medical school. In light of the coronavirus pandemic I am at home working on virtual clerkships. Although, when in-hospital rotations start up again I would most likely be in California. I am due to graduate in August 2022. When I began med school I didn’t have time to participate in all my hobbies. In college, I was a Biochemistry and Art double major. I dedicated a lot of my time to drawing, oil painting, & pottery in both high school and college. It was my way to balance out the sciences. When I began med school, I struggled detaching from the time-consuming mediums I was used to. I then switched my outlet to journaling and writing to make sure I still had ways to express myself. Another hobby I haven’t had time for lately is traveling. While in college I took every opportunity to travel, through service trips, travel seminars, and studying abroad in Botswana. Its been some time since I last traveled but I can’t wait for my next adventure