I've been a hard worker since the beginning and I haven't stopped since. Since the age of 12, I worked as a soccer referee to learn the ropes of what it means to be an employee. My professional development progressed as I took on jobs in the restaurant industry. In both of these environments, my hard work has been recognized by my employers and I would gain more responsibilities, such as training new employees. Since enrolling as a student at the University of Missouri studying Health Sciences, my hard work has been persistent and rewarded me by graduating a year early. On top of working hard to graduate early, I balance a job working as a Registered Behavior Technician at a nonprofit that serves children with autism. I am attending the University of Missouri's Occupational Therapy Doctorate Graduate School Program starting June 2024.