I’ve been intrigued by earthquakes since I was a young girl, and always knew that someday I wanted to become a seismologist. As a young adult, still fascinated, I believed this path was just a dream and instead fell into an 11-year medical career before eventually deciding to return to school in pursuit of my dream career.

As a female, non-traditional, first-generation student trying to pave my path into a STEM field, I knew graduate school was a long-shot, so I dedicated all of my spare time to becoming involved in undergraduate research in hopes I could learn the valuable skills needed to set me apart from other applicants. It was a rough road, but well worth the effort, as I was graciously accepted by the University of Oregon to become their next Geophysics Ph.D. student in Fall, 2023.

My dream is alive, and I encourage others to pursue theirs as well. Never be afraid to go after something you want. With passion and determination, the future is yours to take!