Personal Statement

Growing up, I was fortunate to mirror my parents when giving back to the community—seeing how my father would use his shoe store as a place for the district to come and talk to one another and connect. My dad was the bridge between people and their need for a job; he connected them to others. As I grew up, I noticed that BIPOC were oppressed in my community due to systemic racism. People in my neighborhood didn’t get the best housing or jobs that they needed. Growing up, I wasn’t presented with the opportunity to participate in any community service. Once I got to HWS, I made it my job to integrate myself into the community. I want to be the bridge for people and provide them with the resources they need. Thus far, I have accomplished this and more by working as the Civic Lead of Outreach for The Office of Community Engagement and Service-Learning. During my time at college, I have helped coordinate the Community Lunch program, the Holiday Gift Program, and the Blood drive. Through these programs, I have given back to a community that I am apart of and to whom I can relate.