I am an aspiring physician who hopes to advance the future of neurological and surgical care. During my undergraduate years at Johns Hopkins University, I have advocated for people with epilepsy and movement disorders such as ataxia. I also research novel protein interactions to develop future drug therapy for neurological disorders such as ALS, dystonia, and addiction.As a PILOT Team Leader and Teaching Assistant on campus, I am also dedicated to mentoring and teaching as ways to empower other individuals. I have translated my communication and leadership skills to foster workforce development for underserved Latino and African-American communities in the Baltimore community. After graduating in May 2019 with a Neuroscience major and a Spanish minor, I will be applying to medical school during a gap year.In my free time, I enjoy playing classical clarinet with the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra and exploring new restaurants with friends.