I’m a second-year PhD student in the CB3 program at UC Santa Cruz, working in the Brooks and Carpenter labs. My research focuses on RNA modifications in the innate immune system following LPS activation and their implications in chronic inflammatory diseases. As a first-generation college graduate and an underrepresented minority in STEM, I am passionate about making academia more inclusive and equitable. I aim to provide resources and support to ensure that all students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, have the opportunity to succeed.