This moment is a reflection of the journey I never imagined for myself — from doubt to direction, from silence to voice. Standing on the steps of science and service, I carry the joy of representation and the responsibility of leading with heart. Leadership, for me, means showing up as my full self, as a student — curious, compassionate, and committed to leaving a space better than I found it.
In this portrait, I celebrate not only the science council growth but the community that holds me up and the future I want to build — one where leadership looks like us, sounds like us, and makes room for others to rise.
