I am currently a freshman at Rice University who is double majoring in Exercise Science and Sports Management on the pre-med track. All throughout high school, I started my school’s first ever Sports Medicine Club which is still functioning with over 50 members. As a high school senior, I was awarded the prestigious Miami Herald’s Silver Knight Award for Athletics within Broward County (https://www.miamiherald.com/site-services/miami-herald-events/silver-knight/article261798857.html) In addition, I am currently ranked number 1 in the state of Texas for the 81kg Juniors Olympic weightlifting class and plan on competing in the spring for Junior Nationals, Under 20 Nationals and University Nationals. Through my own athletic journey, I struggled with my size and weight as I was always heavier as the other girls and learned how to love my body as it offered me unique strength and a competitive advantage as compared to my opponents. In addition, I advocate for race inclusion and equality!