Personal Statement

During my four years in the US Navy, I traveled to thirteen different countries and deployed three times in three years. Seeing so much of the world allowed me to experience different communities and the different ways in which individuals in a community can uplift and support one another. I have also seen how a fractured community creates a destructive cycle that limits the ability of its members to progress and grow, damaging the community as a whole on a societal level. I am passionate about uniting communities and creating opportunities for individuals to establish meaningful connections. As the President of the Student Occupational Therapy Association of Stanbridge, I am actively involved in fostering unity within the student body, while also expanding our involvement with the greater community. It is my personal mission to improve my community's outlook on individuals with disabilities and raise awareness about the barriers these individuals face as a result of the stigma that surrounds them.