Home: Tucson, AZ. Age: 20. Profession: Student. Significant other: My dogs take up a big place in my heart! Alma mater: University of Arizona.
Hobbies: Gaming, arts and crafts, music and baking. Recent travel or adventure: Italy, to visit relatives over Christmas. Last book read: The Memory Police, by Yoko Ogawa. Recently viewed and recommended: The Smosh Mouth podcast on YouTube.
Personality profile: Extroverted, open, bubbly and creative. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Funny. What is your greatest joy? Creating—whether through videos, painting or crafting. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Teachers. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? A group of people who go with the flow.
What was your first paying job? Lifeguard. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? American Girl Dolls or Zhu Zhu Pets. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. What is your favorite app? YouTube. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Nature. What company or organization do you most admire? NASA.
What is your big idea?
Making medical care and mental health support widely available and affordable.
What change would you like to see in the world? More people choose kindness every day. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence in education.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Rachel Dratch. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. What advice would you give your younger self? Stop caring so much about what others think. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? A festival I attended in Italy with my family over Christmas.
Personal motto: The energy you put out into the world is the energy you receive in return. Favorite quote: "Time, in essence, is being, and all being is time" (Zen Master Dōgen).
