I was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, before moving in 2012 to the Bay Area, where I have spent time living in Oakland, Berkeley and El Sobrante. I began reporting for my school news publication at Contra Costa College, The Advocate, and soon became editor-in-chief. I chose journalism as a career because the profession enables me to feel rewarded by making a positive impact on society. Providing people with a trustworthy source of beneficial information that they can rely on is a great honor that I do not take lightly.