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My family home is Belize, and my summers there have given me a broader perspective on life, cultural differences, and music. Being born into a family of musicians and entertainers surrounded me with the fundamentals of music creation and exposed me to what it means to be an artist. Spending countless hours in the studio with my uncles not only sparked an interest in creating music of my own but also compelled me to learn more about the business side of the music industry. As a fourth-year Music History and Industry undergraduate student at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, I am dedicated to developing my young voice and artistic skills while striving to make a difference in my community.

Around ten years old, I knew that being on stage was where I belonged. I later discovered that performing is less about yourself and more about those in the audience, which is why I aim to make music and tell stories that mean something. Channeling myself through acting, singing, dancing, and filmmaking helped me develop a love for scriptwriting, songwriting, and poetry. I soon realized storytelling is my most authentic outlet of expression; it's where my imagination is most alive. I used these art forms to incorporate storytelling in the various social justice projects I've advocated for.

Before my journey here at UCLA, I was always involved in the arts and in leadership positions. As the President of the Black Student Union, I led Black History Month events, showcases, and programs. I help shift​ the narrative for Black students at a predominantly white institution who lack resources to advocate for themselves. During my time as president of the Black Student Union, there was an urgency to create productions that would bridge the gap between the students on campus after the school had faced racial issues. During our annual Black History Month Production, I worked with my school's VAPA department to further equality and inclusion on campus through the arts and entertainment.

Outside of my passion to make a difference here in my community in Los Angeles, I managed to find a way to spark change in my hometown, Belize. In 2021, I created a program called "Alliance FidiYute," with my family's guidance after losing my close cousin to gun violence. It started as a vision to help solve the gun violence issues in Belize and turned into a program that incorporated the arts into the general movement. I saw that gun violence stemmed from the lack of support and education in communities around Belize. We've visited primary and high schools around Belize, spreading unity while distributing school supplies and books. We are developing after-school enrichment programs focusing on academics, sports, and the arts, providing students with more opportunities to be successful.