I’m a High School Senior at Cosby High School, VA interested in medicine, neuroscience, psychology, leadership, and the connection between mental and physical health.

Throughout high school, I have explored these interests through the Medical Awareness Club, Health Occupations Students of America, medical shadowing, neuroscience and psychology-related programs, and pre-medical coursework. I have also been involved in Student Council, Beta Club, Sea Club, Asian Culture Club, Yearbook, and other school organizations.

Outside academics, dance has been an important part of my life since I was three years old.

That combination of health science and movement inspired me to think more deeply about something many teenagers experience every day: stress.

I understand what it feels like to balance academics, extracurriculars, friendships, responsibilities, and personal expectations.

Brain Before Burnout grew from my desire to understand where unhealthy pressure begins and how teenagers can better manage it.