Upon having the opportunity to be a candidate for the Gardiner Foundation Scholarship, I have been able to accomplish both academic and personal achievements which have led me to shape a brighter future. As an incoming transfer freshman coming into an HBCU, I faced a lot of culture shock, trajectories, and interpersonal development which was needed for the spark of my career. I transferred from Mary Baldwin University on a full-ride academic merit scholarship to cancel my full-ride and come to a place that felt more like home. Thankfully, I've been able to commit to my academic studies and become a leader both inside and outside of the classroom. Listed below are my completed achievements throughout the 3 years of attending Fayetteville State University. In the fall, ( December 2024) I will be achieving one of my goals which is obtaining my Bachelor of Science, with a major in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. My plans consist of earning my Doctorates in Osteopathic Medicine and later opening my private practice to all but targeted towards marginalized communities and/or veterans. I have also had the opportunity to shadow both a cardiologist and a pediatrician working in internal medicine for the past few months and have formed personal and professional relationships with them. I've recently been recognized as a candidate to conduct research in Dublin, Ireland for a study away program for the New York University (NYU)’s study away program, and I've also had the pleasure of conducting research as an Intern at East Carolina University, doing invivo therapy on insects and their resistance to pesticides while working as a research student independently during the semester under Dr. Kassem at Fayetteville State University to study genetics in soybean plants. I will also be presenting my published research at (ABRCMS), a symposium for minoritized scientists in Pennsylvania in the Fall of 2024. During this time, I was also recognized as a scholar and currently on the dean list, while currently upholding a ministerial position at a local church (New Life Church) in which I helped rebrand the church and assisted the pastor with the relaunch of the church, and outreach coordinating/events/hospitality and serving as a Kids Ministry Teacher. In my free time, I give back to my local and global community by participating in several non-profit organizations outside of school, work, and my responsibilities, in which it is my goal to impact someone else's life whether it is in a small or large way, on a daily basis. I plan to also found an organization that will start locally in my community in Fayetteville, North Carolina for younger women (specifically minorities) to connect with like-minded women and later network with individuals in their chosen field of study, while also acting as a mentor for these young women and help them towards their future career goals; even if they don't plan to go to college. They will also have a chance to volunteer and help their community by upholding the mission of the organization for incoming young ladies. Directly upon graduation, I plan to join the Virginia Chapter of the Fayetteville State Alumni Organization to help give back to my fellow Broncos. I am blessed and humble as ever to be able to receive recognition and guidance from the Gardiner Foundation which has helped shape me into the individual that i am today, whilst remembering to always put my faith & trust in God.  
BLUE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING VOLUNTEER (RICHMOND, VA)
JUNE 2023 -  CURRENT
LIFESTYLE PROFILE VOLUNTEER 2022- Current
GARDINER FOUNDATION SCHOLAR/VOL.
AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER – 2023 CURRENT
Science Research Mentoring Program  (SRMP) 2024 Cohort
Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Fall 2023’ Initiate  
RESIDENT ASSISTANT | FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
TRIO SSSTEM MEMBER | FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
NAACP VICE TREASURER FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY CHAPTER
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION (SENIOR CLASS SENATOR)
FUSION ART COLLECTIVE SECRETARY
MATRICULATION INSTITUTE, MENTOR
BRONCO WELLNESS AMBASSADOR |
RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF  PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (NSPE) MEMBER
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) member
BRONCOS IN ACTION, mentor for incoming biology & stem students
FSU Campus Ministry
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) member