Growing up surrounded by diverse cultures in the heart of Queens, New York, I've learned to appreciate different perspectives and listen to the stories of those around me. I've experienced firsthand how a community can come together to solve problems, and I've always lived by the motto: "if you receive, you return twofold." That mindset drives me to design in ways that give back to the communities around me, and I bring this perspective into my work by centering users and their everyday experiences in my design decisions.