As a 19-year-old (22 yo today) Italian native making the 6,340 mile move across the world to California, stepping outside of my comfort zone isn't something new to me! Earning a Division 1 Track and Field scholarship and competing in the sport I love forced me to step outside my box and take a big risk, yet gave me the resources needed to follow my dreams. My ability to embrace challenges head-on by using my positive mindset has opened doors for me in all facets of my journey.