Working with people has always been an extreme passion of mine. I am driven to help others in any and every capacity that I can. My compassion and empathy for others are both characteristics that I have been told I use in my current and past jobs that have allowed me to create strong bonds with others. Since high school, I have known that I wanted to work in the social sciences field, focusing primarily on criminal justice. In my undergraduate years and after completing an internship my junior year I learned my true passion was in helping adolescents to have a safe, happy, and healthy environment. I have since used my education and work experiences to aid in my decision on pursuing a Master's in Social Work, expected in May 2026.