In my free time, I enjoy learning new things, from reading to listening to podcasts, staying active, and volunteering. I currently volunteer at the Arkansas Food Bank and UAMS 12th Street Clinic. Through LEND, I have also become a mentor for H.O.P.E (Health Organizations Promoting Education) Club at a local High School in Little Rock. In addition, alongside others from my dietetic internship class, I am mentoring the new class of dietetic interns. Giving back and teaching others is a big passion of mine; I get to learn even more along the way and meet so many wonderful and inspiring people!

Looking back, I never once thought I would move outside of Texas, let alone to Arkansas, but I am SO grateful for all the opportunities that I have had and everyone who has helped me reach where I am at today; I have been blessed with amazing directors, professors, friends, family, mentors, and preceptors.

I am also thankful for the challenging and enriching environment of UAMS; in order to grow, you must venture out of your comfort zone. Moving to Arkansas, continuing my education here at UAMS, and gaining profound learning opportunities and experiences has not only helped me grow as a healthcare professional but also as an individual.

My life motto is that everything happens for a reason; when life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and add your own sugar with the experiences, opportunities, and resources you have. Thus, my biggest motivation is knowing that I can only be better than the person I was yesterday; I continuously strive to grow and learn, from myself and others, with hopes to make a lasting impact one day.