 Being state ambassador for me is just being present, just showing that like everyone has potential, everyone has value no matter what background, no matter where you come from, no matter what age you are, it's possible. In high school, I did struggle with mental health, especially during COVID-19. That's when I was really challenged with dealing with my mental state. So I feel like having anxiety and depression also relates to other students as well. Just seeing how I can use my strengths to overcome those challenges. Walking in a gateway, it felt so warm and welcoming. I met so many people, joined many student organizations, just connecting with my community. And being in this position, it just tells that I'm in the right place at the right time. At Gateway, they offer mental health services through counseling and coaching. It has helped me meeting with my mentors and coaches, just talking about these things that I'm not usually vulnerable about and comfortable to talk about. I want to get involved with nonprofits, doing stuff as leadership, like reaching out to younger students who are in my position. Being an entrepreneur has been one of my passions. I'm currently in the CEO Club at Gateway, just learning how to structure a business, how to get that business mindset, and just being around like-minded individuals who want to do the same. Being a first-generation student, I didn't have much guidance when it came to applying for college. I didn't know what resources to use. So many sources are available in a technical college, which I didn't expect. It means a lot to me because I know that my mom, she works constantly. So, getting my college degree means that I'm taking a step forward for not just me, but for my family as well. Creating that new generation for the generations to come after me. She motivates me to do the same. And she just wants me to do great and do better than her. And I'm making myself and her proud.