As a double major in graphic design and photography, my work is based on the belief that art has the transformative power to challenge perceptions, activate change, and bring attention to the most urgent issues we face today. The vision informing my creative practice is anchored in aspects of my identity and personal experiences, as well as learning the most effective way of using techniques and materials to convey these ideas. As I work, I think about what the material states and amplifies about the work, how and what it provides to a particular piece, and how an audience will interact with the given project. Through my lens and design work, I seek to document and amplify often overlooked voices, raise awareness about environmental challenges, and ultimately create visual narratives that encourage social change. These themes are not just concepts to be explored through my photography and graphic design; they are the stories of people and places that must be told and seen.