Hi! I'm Mandy, a 21-year-old sing-songwriter from Westchester, New York. I'm currently a third-year Music Industry Major at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. My passion for music began in fifth grade when I started playing the guitar, and discovered a love for singing and performing. Due to a debilitating illness developed during seventh grade, my dreams of being in the music industry started to fade. I was able to get a diagnosis and start treatment in high school, which once again reignited the spark for music. Although I still battle with my illness every day, I've developed as a person in many ways I otherwise wouldn't have. For one, I was able to use singing and writing as my outlet, which strengthened my skills and love for music. I had to learn to persevere, using strength, determination, and hard work to get to where I am now. I was finally able to release my first song, and continue to work every day on more. I have a newfound passion for not only my own music, but for working with others. Northeastern has allowed me to collaborate with like-minded creatives and given me opportunities I otherwise wouldn't have gotten. I've been able to direct and take photos for artist music promotion and album work, create merchandise and mock-ups, and take classes such as Artist Management and Music Recording.