I grew up in Philadelphia, Pa in the Germantown area. From a young age I always had a fascination with nature. Specifically, the cycle of taking what was given and creating something fruitful in the end. When I was 13 years old, I started cycling with a nonprofit team called BCYC. They gave me a free bike, gear, and most importantly, the invaluable tools to leadership. I attribute most of my confidence, creativity, and discipline to the sport of cycling.

Here, I travelled across the country not only racing, but advocating for cycling safety and accessibility. As a teenager, I had the privilege to witness experiences and voices outside the bounds of my neighborhood and culture. Particularly, how in just a couple states over, one's perceived normality  can shape drastically different realities and outcomes. Hence, when I encounter betterment I always share back for the sake of growth because when we know better we do better.

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