I was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and have been writing since I was 13 years old. Writing has always been my way of understanding the world, complementing my academic journey. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College with a bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology and later earned a master’s degree in Integrated Biology and Ecology from Michigan State University. My hope is that my words will resonate with others, showing them they are not alone in facing life’s challenges.