Q. What accomplishment are you most proud of during your college journey, and what does it mean to you as a young Black student? What is your degree in?
A. I am proud of sticking it out through the college program. It was really tough because of many factors – whether it was people at the clinical setting or not having free time for anything else besides schoolwork and studying. I was also dealing with microaggressions daily. Through it all, I’m most proud and glad that I stuck with it and finished.
Q. Who or what has inspired you most along the way, and how has your identity shaped your goals for the future?
A. My mother has always been a cornerstone, backbone, and guiding beacon. With all that she has sacrificed and experienced in life, she is still supporting me and my goals – while pursuing her next passion each step of the way.
Q. What message would you share with younger Black students who are still finding their way?
A. No matter where you go, you will face a lot of challenges simply from the color of the skin we are gifted with. You can sink or swim – which is easier said than done. However, remember that at the end of the race, only you will know what you could have truly accomplished versus what you did accomplish.
Q. What career are you pursuing?
A. Invasive Cardiovascular Technology