I'm a high school junior at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (GECA), pursuing an Associate Degree in Political Science at Gavilan College. Through leadership roles in youth councils, debate, and policy internships, I focus on housing equity, mental health advocacy, and intergenerational inclusion. My published op-ed in The Gilroy Dispatch highlights inclusive urban planning—I'm eager to expand into more journalism on local/global issues.