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Why LSU?

I chose LSU because I wanted a community that felt like home, one that is uplifting, garnishes personal and professional relationships and truly prepares its students for success in any aspiration they choose. After touring LSU, I noticed how much the faculty pour into their students and prepare them for their professional careers, while maintaining a student body that is diverse and well-rounded. 

How has being a CHSE Ambassador helped you grow as a leader?

Being a CHSE Ambassador has given me the opportunity to build the interpersonal skills that I lacked coming into college. I was an introvert in high school, so stepping out of my comfort zone was challenging. However, becoming an ambassador has allowed me to develop the key skills essential for growth as a leader. Through the various events I've participated in with this organization, I have been able to connect with faculty, prospective students and my peers, all while serving my community. 

What did it mean to you to become a first-generation college student?

Coming into college as a first-generation college student, I felt like I had an immense amount of pressure to be the best student I could be to make my family proud. At the time, both of my parents were college dropouts, and my mom dropped out of college in her final year because she had me and couldn't juggle school and being a mother having to afford childcare services. Although growing up, we didn't have much, my parents still made sure that I prioritized my education to break generational curses. After I went to college, my mom went back to school to complete her degree. 

What inspired you to pursue a career as a physician assistant?

I want to be a physician assistant (PA) because I noticed the need for mid-level providers in rural areas. I love how PAs help bridge the gaps in underserved communities that need more medical providers in their areas. PAs have the autonomy to diagnose, treat and prescribe medicine, while also working collaboratively with other medical providers.  

What kind of impact do you hope to make in your community?

I want to serve communities similar to the ones I grew up in by providing medical services to those areas. I primarily spent most of my childhood in Hammond and Greensburg, LA, so, hopefully, in the near future, I can work part-time as an orthopedic PA and on other days provide women's health services in rural areas. I hope that this helps the people in those areas feel like going to an appointment is less of an inconvenience.  

What motivates you on difficult days?

On days when I am not feeling my best, I like to think about how I picture my future.  I worked hard to get where I am today, and I try to take each day one day at a time. I want to make sure that I'mreaching my goals, not only for me, but for my family and my future generations.