Personal Statement

I have been engaged in the community almost my entire life. As a child, I was exposed to people of all different backgrounds, something that I attribute to my interest in civic engagement to this day. I personally believe that every person in this country should have the same opportunities to succeed, but also recognize that there are limits on those opportunities for many people. As an agent of change, I hope to make the opportunity gap for people much smaller. I am passionate about helping children realize their full potential, as childhood is the biggest platform to success later in life. I am also passionate about helping those with mental and physical disabilities, as they are often overlooked in our society. People with disabilities have just as much to contribute as someone without a disability, and I am passionate about helping them find their abilities. A future career in government is another opportunity to make change, but it is a career that requires a whole-world view. Working with children and people with disabilities provides me with this view and prepares me for a successful future as a change maker.