What drew me to architecture was my love for creating things. When I was younger, I was always trying to build something, whether it was Legos or a random assortment of items I would find around the house. Architecture was a profession I would love learning about. As I would learn more about other projects around the world, I became motivated about the responsibility that architects hold. The impact buildings have on our everyday life is enormous. Buildings are places where we live, work, socialize and worship. If I can make the places we interact with everyday better in some way, then I’m proud to contribute to that.

One thing I find beneficial, if not essential, is the ability to always have an open mind. Being aware of the people I am designing for is crucial. Taking ideas and learning from other cultures is important as well. In college, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London and Paris. Seeing the world from a different perspective has taught me that there is always something to be learned from others.