My journey in growing passion for sustainability, innovation, and creating solutions to challenges within my community as a student Mechanical engineer has meaningful change often begins with a simple idea and a courage to act on it. I am particularly interested in understanding how everyday problems can be approached differently and transformed into opportunities for positive change. My experiences in leadership, environmental initiatives, and community-focused projects have strengthened my desire to learn how to turn ideas into meaningful action.

What drew me to SELA was the opportunity to explore sustainability leadership from a broader perspective. I was especially interested in the Introductory Pathway because I wanted to better understand the sustainability challenges around me, identify where I can make the most meaningful contribution, and learn how to develop an idea into a practical project. I see SELA as a space to learn, discover, collaborate, and take my first steps toward becoming a more intentional changemaker.