A third-year honors student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Biology. Growing up involved in the Girl Scouts of America, I was taught to "use resources wisely, make the world a better place," two of the commands of the Girl Scout law. This engrained in me a deep responsibility for environmental conservation. Through coursework, both in high school and college, I have developed a knowledge and passion for the environmental sciences. During my time at UNC, I have gained experiences that have narrowed my interests. In the fall of 2022, I joined the Chapel Hill Alternative Protein Project, a student organization that sets out to promote awareness and research regarding alternative proteins on campus. This heightened my interest in sustainable food systems. In addition to this, I have had the privilege of being an intern at Duke Energy, where I have worked with their water resources group. These experiences allowed for me to understand my interest in the nexus of agriculture and water. I hope to continue exploring the connections between water quality and agriculture in future coursework and research. After finishing my undergraduate degree, I hope to pursue a graduate degree. Through which I will fine-tune the skills that I need to "use resources wisely," and "make the world a better place," just as I promised as a young Girl Scout.In my free time I enjoy many creative outlets. I have loved dancing in all forms since the age of three and am now part of Starheels, a dance team at UNC. Additionally I love to knit and crochet. In 2024, I am working on a year-long project, where I am crocheting a blanket where each row of stitches represents the average temperature of a day according to a predetermined color scheme!