Briefly share what led you to the work you do now.

When I was little, my preschool teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I told her I wanted to be a teacher. A little while later, I told her that I’d changed my mind. I wanted to write books. I also told her that I wanted to be a police officer, a doctor, a singer. When she finally told me I had to decide on one answer, I started to cry because I didn’t want to be just one thing for my whole life. I was probably overthinking the question, but I stand by how I felt that day. I work as a DE and I professional because the “student” or “employee” designation on an ID badge is only part of who someone is. I do this work because I believe that we can and should build a community where folks are empowered to explore and express the full breadth of passions, values, identities, and experiences that make them who they are.

Describe one thing that you are working on or is happening in your area that you are excited about.

I am so excited to be working with campus partners to roll out the inaugural “Story of Us” workshop series and showcase. Through the 4 part workshop series, students and faculty will work collaboratively to develop expressive content based on their lived experiences. Upon completion of the workshops, participants can elect to showcase their work at a formal event, scheduled for November 15, 2021.

What is one interesting fact about you?

I learned how to knit from a stranger on an airplane.

Share a quote that guides what you do personally or professionally. 

"Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat." - Audre Lorde.

What's one piece of advice you have for LGBTQIA+ students at Wentworth?

You don't have to laugh at jokes about sexuality. You don't have to answer questions about your love or pretend you want to engage in conversation that mock your identity. You don't owe anyone an explanation for who you are.