Through my nonprofit organization Gear Going Global, I connect sports gear with as many children as I can in developing countries. I have reached some of them but there are so many more children out there who need my help. As a sophomore in college at IUPUI, I am studying nonprofit management to acquire skills I need to further activate my goal.
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Growing up in and around competitive cheerleading I have seen first hand the amount of injuries sustained in the sport. After learning the skill set and knowledge athletic trainers have, I firmly believe the sport would benefit as other recognized sports do. This would also grow the athletic training profession tremendously.
My dad is the reason I am passionate about this goal. Through activity and sport he has taught me good character, commitment to family and friends, and value for physical activity. I want to share all he has taught me to students & create physical activity opportunities for youth. I aspire to teach students the value of lifetime physical activity.
Growing up in a single mom household has not been easy. Despite all of the financial burdens we have faced, I prioritize my education over everything. I have learned to always strive for the best regardless of obstacles I have faced. As an undergraduate, I hope to continue growing and expanding my vision to one day become a pediatric cardiologist.