About Me

I’ve always been fascinated by the quiet conversations happening just beneath the surface of our lives. It’s in the way a parent’s shoulders relax in a shared moment of calm, the way a child clenches a fist to show an anger they cannot yet name, or the way a whole community will rally to support a school they’ve never seen. My journey has been a process of learning how to listen to these unspoken languages, and in doing so, trying to understand the intricate, invisible threads that connect us all.

This deep seated curiosity is what pulled me toward the world of psychology. While poring over 804 survey responses as a research assistant, I witnessed the magic of data coming to life, each number a whisper of a family’s lived experience. The theories I studied in textbooks were suddenly breathing, present in the real-world dynamics of stress, communication, and love. It confirmed my belief that psychology is a powerful tool, not just for analysis, but for profound empathy.

I find that the most honest answers to my questions often live outside of spreadsheets. They reveal themselves in the creative process. This is why I write and draw. Crafting a comic book about a lonely boy and a found family of cats became my own exploration into how loss shapes our integrity. Designing a simple sticker of a volcano for my “Mood Checker” toolkit, based on a nonverbal child’s description of anger, taught me more about emotional expression than any textbook could. Through my leadership in student media, I learned to build platforms where others could share their own truths, transforming a school magazine from a simple publication into a vibrant mirror of our collective soul.

Ultimately, my work has taught me that the most meaningful progress happens in company. Co-founding a mental health club, I saw the profound relief that comes from turning a private struggle into a shared conversation. And while working with autistic children, I discovered that my role was to create a safe sanctuary where art could become a bridge between their rich inner worlds and the outside, above all of the teaching involved.