I am an Oakland native, raised in East Oakland, where I attended Oakland public schools. In middle school, I received an invitation to join the East Bay Consortium; I became part of the program that would shape my future. As the first in my family to attend college (UC Davis), I credit my career success to the East Bay Consortium and the mentors who guided me along the way. Currently, I am a Nurse Manager at Highland Hospital, dedicated to helping my community, and still connected to the organization that opened doors for me over 20 years ago.