For most people, a mirror reflects exactly what they expect to see – just a flipped version of reality. But for someone with dyslexia, words on a page can feel like a mirror image, shifting and reversing in ways that make reading a challenge. For years I struggled to understand why my brain processed things differently, why writing felt impossible, and why I couldn’t keep up in class. But it wasn’t a lack of effort, it was dyslexia, a challenge no one had identified until my mom became my advocate and started asking questions. With the right interventions, a school that embraced hands-on learning, and tools like audiobooks and talk-to-text, I discovered that success isn’t about perfection – it’s about perseverance.

My journey has taught me that being “imperfectly perfect” is a strength, not a weakness, and now, I advocate for others to embrace their differences with confidence. Today, with a 4.14 GPA, I am proof that our greatest challenges can become the foundation of our greatest successes.

My mission is two-fold: to advocate and support students with learning disabilities while inspiring individuals of all abilities and ages to be part of the Imperfectly Perfect Movement. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through my experience is that I can do anything I set my mind to, but my path to reach that goal may look different than someone else’s – and accepting that difference has allowed me to use my struggles to build the foundation of the legacy I want to leave behind and how I can inspire others.