I am an accomplished military veteran with over six years of leadership experience in the U.S. Marine Corps. I am currently pursuing higher education at Columbia University. I serve as Vice President of the Military Veterans of Columbia University, supporting the student military population through compassion and community. I have also served as a military veteran representative on the Columbia University School of General Studies Student Council, further advocating for the school’s military members. In addition to my studies and roles on campus, I work for Warrior-Scholar Project and volunteer for Service to School. These provide me opportunities to mentor and empower active-duty service members and veterans interested in transitioning to higher education.