I have always felt that I am a goal-oriented student and employee. During my undergraduate degree at Carthage College, I set a goal to finish my bachelor's in three years despite numerous setbacks (including the pandemic). After graduating, I was set on continuing my education and was lucky enough to be accepted into the University of Illinois (Chicago) Master of Public Policy program as a full-time student at twenty-one years old.At my past places of work, I pride myself on doing whatever I can to help those around me and finding ways to improve the workplace environment, whether it be through leading training sessions or organizing government filings. Everywhere I work, I hope to leave that place better than I found.