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2021 SMDP MedTech ScholarsMuhamed Abdulraham, Washington University of Houstonmuhamedabdulrahman72@gmail.comAs a Rising Senior studying Biomedical Engineering at UH, specializing in Nano Engineering / Tissue EngineeringMuhamed has picked up opportunities that have allowed him to be a leader on campus. Working as a Labresearcher for Biomedical Engineering professors, he has gained lab work experience as well as projectexperience. He has also gained business skills as he has been the Treasurer or worked directly under one ineach organization that he has been part of.Muhamed is currently looking for Quality Engineer and Product Engineer entry-level positions in the United States. He has a passionfor building medical devices and wants to one day establish a company that creates devices that are easy to use and readilyavailable.Bryan Aldana, Columbia Universityaldana.bryan@gmail.comBryan Aldana (he/him) is a recent graduate from Stanford University where he majored in Bioengineering andminored in Education. At Stanford, he was part of various wet and dry labs with his most recent experience inthe growth of cardiomyocytes from human-induced pluripotent stem cells to better model cardiac diseaseswithin a petri dish. As a research assistant, he analyzed cardiac images and extracted data such as conductionvelocity and beat frequency to determine the optimal protocol for the prime growth of the cells. While Bryanworked in this lab, he also participated in a team to create a medical device that would standardize the measurement of the carotidintima media thickness, a biomarker identifying cardiac health. This prompted his interest a career in MedTech and influenced himto take on a role as a Research & Design Intern at MicroVention-Terumo this past summer in which he aided in a team of engineersand technicians to roll out the next generation of flow-diverters to combat aneurysms.As an R&D Intern, Bryan learned the ins and outs of a medical device company working as part of a cross-functional team includingRegulatory Affairs, Quality, and Marketing teams for the project planning and documentation of the latest product line that will besubmitted to the FDA. With this experience, Bryan hopes to further explore the medical device industry at Columbia University inthe pursuance of a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. He hopes to gain an in-depth knowledge of biomechanics within hiscoursework in robotics, bioinstrumentation, and mechatronics as well as gain more experience within the Samuel Sia lab in which hewill be working as a research assistant in sensing, extracting and tracking molecular compounds for a non-invasive preventativemedical device. Bryan is excited to continue pursuing knowledge and experiences that allow him to help those that need it.Katherin Arias, University of Marylandarias.katherin@gmail.comKatherin Arias is currently a fifth-year bioengineering PhD candidate at the University of Maryland. Katherinreceived her BS degree in Biomedical Engineering from The City College of New York in 2017. She is currentlyconducting her dissertation research in an Artificial Organs Laboratory at the school of medicine at theUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore campus. The laboratory focuses on applied research of cardiovascular andpulmonary artificial and bio-hybrid organs. Katherin’s research focuses on the effects of blood contactingcardiovascular artificial organs on immune cells. Her career goal is to become an engineer in the medical device industry in order tohelp advance translational medical research.Nicholas Banford, Cal State University, Sacramentonicholasbanford@gmail.comNicholas Banford grew up in Sacramento California as an only child and the son of a single parent. He attendedSt. Hope Charter High School where he graduated near the top of his class while taking college classes duringhis junior and senior years. During this period, Nicholas worked for the University of California Davis in theClinical Research Labs as a research intern working with a variety of Cancers. After high school Nicholas electedto go to Sacramento City College to pursue degrees in Engineering and Mathematics. Shortly after enrolling fulltime at Sacramento City College, Nicholas was offered a role as an in-class Instructional Assistant. A couple years later Nicholasgraduated from Sacramento city college with honors and transferred to California State University, Sacramento.During his time at Sac State, Nicholas was invited to join Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society and worked for two companiescompleting and working on projects throughout the state of California. Additionally, during his senior year, he and his team built anoff-road vehicle that integrated a smart suspension with autonomous that garnered attention from companies such as AerojetRocketdyne, NASA, Siemens.SMDP MedTech Training Session, October 4-5, 2020Website: www.icpdprograms.orgpage 1
Shortly thereafter, Nicholas graduated with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics in the top 5% of his class.Since graduation Nicholas has learned to speak multiple languages and is working on obtaining as many certifications as possible. Heis also working on post-baccalaureate projects and applications to grad school as he hopes to attend UC Berkeley next fall to obtainadvanced degrees in Nuclear Engineering.Alexis Briano, Harvard Universityambriano@college.harvard.eduAlexis Monique Briano is a Biomedical Engineering student. She is pre-med and plans to enter an MD/PhDprogram. She is the cofounder of a volunteering initiative called Science Playdates, which aims to bridge thegender gap in STEM through workshops, guest speakers, and mentoring. Alexis has also participated in theWomen in Leadership Program at the Harvard Kennedy Institute of Politics, Harvard Political Union, Women inSTEM Mentorship Program, and the Harvard MAPS Physician Remote Shadowing/Mentoring Program.As an intern at Boston Children’s Hospital, she conducts research on Granger Causality and its stability over time. At the College, sheis an Executive Board Member in the Quincy Philosophical Society QPS, where she helps to decide the topics they discuss for thesemester and moderates discussions. In the future, I hope to be a neurosurgeon, researcher, medical device engineer, and medicalschool professor.Dan Bully II, Purdue Universitybullyjrmlbl@gmail.comDan Bully II was born and raised in Detroit, MI. He is a proud alumnus of Purdue University, where he receivedhis Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Dan spent much of his time outside of class givingback to organizations that largely contributed to his academic, professional, and personal success; namely theMinority Engineering Program (M.E.P.) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Dan regularlyvolunteered as a camp counselor, tutor, and project assistant for M.E.P. As for the Mother Chapter of NSBE,Dan went on to serve as the chapter’s Vice President and then President in his final 2 years of college. As VP, Dan would facilitatethe chapter’s success by leading its Mentorship Program to 2nd best in the nation. Then as President, he sourced 65,000 in fundingto provide 80 chapter members with free attendance to NSBE’s 2020 Annual Convention (which was unfortunately postponed dueto COVID-19). Dan also found enjoyment in many extracurricular activities throughout undergrad. These include being a brother ofthe Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and a member of the Club Baseball Team at Purdue.Dan currently works for Smith & Nephew, a global medical device company. He is based in Memphis, TN as a Product DevelopmentEngineer in their Orthopedic department. Here, Dan collaborates with surgeons to develop pre-op plans for the resections,alignments, and sizing of patient-matched cutting blocks and implants in Total Knee Arthroplasties. Moving forward, Dan would liketo create, build, and design. He plans on using his fascination with sports medicine and prosthetics to help him one day play a role inraising the bar for modern-day innovation and technology. Dan firmly believes that he can achieve anything with proper knowledge,guidance, resiliency, and an occasional laugh. In the long run, he intends on making as many positive impacts as possible, whetherhe is here to witness them or not.Imani Caldwell, North Carolina A&T State Universityiacaldwell@aggies.ncat.eduImani Antoinette Caldwell is a graduating mechanical engineering senior at The Illustrious North CarolinaAgricultural and Technical State University originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. She has always knownthat she wanted to restore a degree of normalcy to the lives of those who needed it and is a selfless anddetermined person, who is always working to help the people around her, and the communities in which sheresides, better.Imani is a dedicated student, mentor, mentee, older sister, and civil servant and she does not entertain anything that does not alignwith her passions. Imani desires to one day work as a process engineer at a top medical devices company in the United States. She isalso all about impact. Imani wants to see more people of color, women, and HBCU students shaking things up in the technologicalmedical world. Because of this, she owns a website where she makes students like herself aware of the financial, academic, andprofessional development opportunities available to them.Isabella Cano, University of Texas San Antonioisacano1602@gmail.comIsabella Cano is from Colombia and she is currently majoring in biomedical engineering with a focus onbiomechanics at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has been involved in undergraduate research andimplemention of machine learning to predict mechanical properties of trabecular bone. Additionally, she hasworked at the Central Texas Veterans affairs where she implemented CAD to model a cell stretching device forexamination of cells under a microscope. Isabella was also responsible for analyzing echocardiograms toSMDP MedTech Training Session, October 4-5, 2020Website: www.icpdprograms.orgpage 2
identify systolic heart failure in mice and research imaging modalities to reconstruct cardiovascular structures. Currently, she is astudent engineer intern at Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc developing electromagnetic flow sensors and assisting with ex-vivoheart experiments through a langendorff apparatus. Isabella has a sincere belief that the continuing coupling of technology andhealthcare is vital to the improvement of society’s medical needs which motivates Isabella to continue her work against deadlydiseases.Isabella has also had the privilege of having varying leadership roles. She is currently a Resident Assistant for UTSA Housing andResidence Life. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing undergraduate students by assisting them assimilate to campus, buildcommunity, and create engagement with students. Other leadership roles include an engineering ambassador, President of Qualityof Life Plus, and alumnus of the Leadership ChallengeKarif “KC” Carroll, Morehouse School of Medicinekarifac@hotmail.comKarif Carroll is a native Houstonian, who matriculated to West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) as a studentathlete. He earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from WVWC before moving to Rockville, Maryland, tobegin his career as a business information technologist at JDA Software. Over time, he has assumed variousbusiness development roles in telecom, management consulting and business process outsourcing – earningPresident’s Club and Inner-Circle Achievement awards, respectively.Karif transitioned to entrepreneurship in 2011, and his customers have included Houston-Area universities and corporations. In2017 he streamlined his business efforts into Inspire BPM, a business process and data management consultancy offering workforcedevelopment software solutions for diversity and inclusion. He has volunteered for the 100 Black Men of America’s HoustonChapter, and his contributions were recognized nationally as the 2016 National Mentor of the Year.Currently, he resides in Atlanta, GA area with his wife and two children, and has recently completed his Master’s in Biotechnology atMorehouse School of Medicine in August 2021.Gabrielle Clark Patterson, Tulane Universitygclar006@gmail.comGabrielle Clark-Patterson is a Ph.D. Candidate at Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) in the BiomedicalEngineering Department. She received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University ofCentral Florida (Orlando, FL). Her research focuses on characterizing the mechanical properties (stretchiness)of the female reproductive organs, particularly the vagina, to better understand its role in providing support tothe pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, and rectum). She has an interest in the evaluation and regulation of medicaldevices used to treat conditions impacting women’s health. Gabrielle is the founder of a 501c3 nonprofit organization, tecH2er,striving to provide awareness and equal access to women's health technology. tecH2er (tech2er.com) provides a database onwomen's health products & resources for women in all stages of life. In Gabrielle’s free time she enjoys arts & craft, STEM outreach,and exploring new places.Karrington Cooper, North Carolina A&T State Universitykcooper0728@gmail.comKarrington Cooper is a driven 22-year-old from Holly Springs, NC. She recently received her Bachelor’s degreein Bioengineering from the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Since June2021 she has been employed in the Technical Development Rotational Program at AbbVie in Worcester, MA.Her current rotation is in their Cell Culture Production suite working on the drug Skyrizi. This program is threeyears within the same branch where she will have an opportunity to gain experience in Tech Transfer, Quality,and Engineering. She hopes to acquire her MBA in the future and work her way up the corporate ladder.Kenneth de Jesus, Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory Universitykennethjadiel6@live.comKenneth completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. As anundergraduate, he performed research in the areas of Bioinformatics and Microfluidics for the developmentof therapies that could assist biomedical diseases. He also conducted summer internships at the NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Emory University. Kenneth has worked for medical devicecompanies like Abbott and Boston Scientific. These experiences drove him to grow a passion for biomedicalengineering to currently be a PhD Student at both Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. His current work focuses inoptimizing a bio-printed aortic heart valve model capable of regeneration and repair for the pediatric population.SMDP MedTech Training Session, October 4-5, 2020Website: www.icpdprograms.orgpage 3
Ana Diego, University of Miamianadiego1194@gmail.comAna Diego was born and raised in Cienfuegos, Cuba. In her junior year of high school, she came to the UnitedStates. Ana continued her studies and graduated with an Associate’s degree in Biology from the HonorsProgram at Miami Dade College. Afterward, she transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillto obtain a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. During her undergraduate studies, Ana worked onnumerous projects, including developing a prototype catheter to measure renal nerve signals during renalartery ablation and an integrated artificial intelligence system to promote medication adherence in elderly patients.Currently, Ana is completing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami. She joined the Artificial Intelligence (AI)and Computer Augmented Vision Laboratory at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Her work focuses on developing AI algorithms andportable eye imaging systems for screening, diagnosing, and treating vision problems. In addition, she has been interested in theareas of medical device regulations and public policy. She participated in the American Institute for Medical and BiomedicalEngineering Public Policy Program. She learned about the latest events and regulations that are shaping biomedical researchnowadays. After completing her studies, Ana intends to apply to the AAAS Policy Fellowship and contribute to the mission ofprotecting public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices.Timothy Fischer, Georgia State Universitytimothyfisher101@gmail.comTimothy has earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Research from Morehouse School of Medicine and iscurrently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biology with an emphasis in Bioinformatics. He practices advanced skills in cancerbiology research, bioinformatics techniques, and scientific communication. As a Ph.D. candidate, he takes thelead on several projects that require him to interact with other lab researchers, other departments, and otherinstitutions heavily. Post-doctoral degree, he plans to start his career in the healthcare, biotechnology, orbiopharmaceuticals industries. Once he gains industry experience, Timothy wants to apply novel strategies, ideas, and technology tostart a successful business that helps those affected by cancer. The SMDP Medtech 2021 Scholar Program will help create a networkof professionals to gain new insight on how to translate his ideas into a feasible business model. The knowledge and networkopportunities are invaluable to continue developing scientific communication and research skills to grow, learn and thrive as aScientist and an Entrepreneur.Michael Godoy, Rush Universitymichaelgodoy2195@gmail.comMichael Godoy was born and raised in the southside of Chicago. His family is from Coahuila, a northern state inMexico. Michael is currently pursuing his PhD in the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program at RushUniversity Medical Center. His research involves the use of computational techniques such as finite elementanalysis to investigate the failure of joints of the human body and orthopaedic implants. He specifically isinvestigating surgical and implant-related factors in the prevention of premature total hip replacement failure.He completed his B.S. in bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. While there, Michael wasinvolved in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) organization, whose purpose is to empower the Hispaniccommunity to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. Heserved in multiple positions there and helped establish a strong K-12 partnership in the communities surrounding the university.Currently at Rush, Michael serves as a head steerer in the Rush Community Service-Initiatives Program, which provides health careto people in underserved communities and educates the community about health living and disease prevention and management.In addition, Michael is a fellow in the Rush Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) Program, a training grant forunderrepresented minority students at Rush that offers many opportunities to develop into a well-rounded PhD student andscientist.Jessica Gonzalez Vargas, Pennsylvania State Universityjessica.gonzalez7@upr.eduJessica M. González-Vargas is a Ph.D. candidate in the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering department atThe Pennsylvania State University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and earned her Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from ThePennsylvania State University. Jessica is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and aBunton-Waller Fellow. Her research applies human factors principles in the healthcare area to improve patientsafety. Her research entails developing a standardized medical system for medical residents’ training for Central VenousCatheterization (CVC) procedures. With this system, she aims to reduce infection and complication rates of patients undergoing aCVC procedure by training medical residents through a more robust standard system. She is also the chair of the MulticulturalEngineering Graduate Association (MEGA) at The Pennsylvania State University, where she helps create professional, social, andacademic opportunities for underrepresented minorities in STEM.SMDP MedTech Training Session, October 4-5, 2020Website: www.icpdprograms.orgpage 4
Andre Gutierrez, Boston Universityandre.gutierrez.marty@gmail.comAndré, a native of Mayagüez, PR, earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from CarnegieMellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, PA. André began to develop his passion for medical devices by joiningthe Cardiopulmonary Engineering Group studying anti-coagulation strategies to extend the lifetime of artificiallungs at CMU. He reinforced this hands-on experience in the lab with project-based courses that formed partof his additional major in Biomedical Engineering. André expanded his laboratory experience by carrying outresearch in the Wagenseil Vascular Mechanics Lab at Washington University in St. Louis supported by the Summer EngineeringFellowship before moving to Boston, MA for graduate study.André is currently in his 3rd year of the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Boston University studying spine fracturemechanics. In particular, he is leveraging advanced constitutive modeling with finite elements software to better understand andassess the risk of fracture in healthy & damaged vertebrae based on microstructural properties on a patient-specific basis. Whenhe’s not (procrastinating) in the lab, André enjoys meandering about on his bike, running, and hiking.Hirut Kollech, University of Pittsburghhkollech@gmail.comHirut Kollech received her B.Sc. from South Carolina State University in 2015 and M.Sc. in Civil Engineeringfrom the University of Pittsburgh (PITT) in 2016. She is currently a PhD candidate in the ComputationalModeling and Simulation program and a graduate student researcher at the Soft Tissue BiomechanicsLaboratory in the Bioengineering department at PITT. Her dissertation research utilizes high performancecomputing tools, inverse finite element approach and optimization to investigate the biomechanical propertiesof the human optic nerve head region. It focuses on identifying material property differences across racioethnic groups and thepresence of glaucoma. Upon graduation, Hirut aspires to join the medical device industry.Kelly Lopez, University of Pennsylvaniakellopez@seas.upenn.eduKelly is a 4th year undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Bioengineering withconcentrations in Medical Devices and Multiscale Biomechanics. Her fields of interest are medical devices,biomechanics, and product development. She’s had the opportunity to research in additive manufacturinglabs, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and currently works at the Platt Lab on biosensors forwireless and wearable recording of brain activity in mobile settings. Kelly is originally from Los Angeles and inher free time, she enjoys painting, hiking, cooking, and watching a fair-share of Marvel movies, anime, and K-dramas.Michael Lu Diaz, University of Massachusetts Amherstludiazmichael@gmail.comMichael Lu-Díaz grew up on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico in a multiethnic household. He obtained aBachelor’s in Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, where he graduated with honors andstarted doing research. He acquired additional research experience across different fields through summerinternships at the University of Kansas and Case Western Reserve University. These experiences led him topursue a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he currently is a 4th year PhDCandidate. Michael’s thesis focuses on understanding charge transport in conductive polymers to advance polymer-based devices,such as flexible electronics, for multiple applications. As a chemist, he actively collaborates with other scientists and engineers inhighly interdisciplinary projects.Michael wants to pursue a career in the intersection of science, business, and intellectual property. His trajectory in studentorganizations and student government, entrepreneurship and business competitions, and an intellectual property internshipsparked an interest in such a career. Outside the lab, Michael enjoys reading books on psychology and anthropology, improving hiscooking skills, and practicing any sport, especially surfing and snowboarding.Andy Morejon, University of Miamiandymorejon2.am@gmail.comAndy Morejon was born in Havana, Cuba, and migrated to the United States at the young age of 9-years-old.Since then, he has lived in Miami, Florida where he continues to mature academically and professionally. Andydeveloped an early interest in biology which led him to earn a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering atFlorida International University. Soon after, he continued his academic development at the University of Miamiwhere he is currently a 2nd-year mechanical engineering Ph.D. student. Andy’s research field is orthopedicbiomechanics and his studies have focused on the mechanical and fluid transport properties of the human meniscus. His hobbiesinclude 3D printing, gaming, jogging, and shooting firearms. In the future, he would like to help advance medical technology byworking in the medical device industry.SMDP MedTech Training Session, October 4-5, 2020page 5Website: www.icpdprograms.org
Jordan Ogbu Felix, University of California Davisjogbufelix@outlook.comJordan is a 3rd year Biomedical Engineering major at the University California Davis. He was born and raised insouthern California. Jordan is a tenacious and collaborative student seeking to strengthen his knowledge inNeuroengineering and Biomechanics. Jordan has interned as a NACME (National Action Council of Minorities inEngineering) scholar at the Google NACME Applied Machine Learning Bootcamp during Summer 2021, wherehe gained knowledge in machine learning and data science. He also spent the last two summers as a virtualextern at the AT&T Summer Learning Academy where he strengthened his leadership skills, communications skills, and businessacumen He's open to working with different types of people from different backgrounds and hopes he can be a positive influencein their lives in any way, shape, or form.Maria Ovando, University of Pennsylvaniamjovando.1499@gmail.comMaria Ovando graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with her BSE in Bioengineering and minor inEngineering Entrepreneurship and is currently finishing her MSE. Maria was born in Guatemala City but movedto Virginia at the start of the third grade. She has gravitated towards healthcare ever since high school. Hertime in high school was spent volunteering at a Free Clinic where she learned the importance of providingtechnology and medical advancements to people from a variety of backgrounds. At Penn, she was selected andparticipated in research as part of the National Science Foundation/Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation UndergraduateResearch Program at Penn. During this program, she worked in the Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory developing a low-cost twoforce plate board to measure gait-related metrics. Maria has also had the opportunity to work at Boston Scientific Corporation as aproject management intern under the Neuromodulation group. It was here that she learned the impact that large companies canhave in advancing healthcare through the medical device space. She aims to continue learning from this space and to create accessto life-saving medical technology to all in the near future.On-campus Maria is part of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and has participated in the club for herundergraduate and graduate education as VP of Internal Affairs and President of the club. She enjoys biomechanics,biomechatronics, product design, and the R&D to Market pipeline medical devices and pharmaceuticals have to go through.Additionally, she enjoys teaching and helping others and is a Teaching Assistant for a Rehabilitation Engineering & Design course.Maria enjoys spending her time with her family and friends, trying new cuisine, and going to Farmer’s Markets in the Philadelphiaarea.Eduardo Quintero, Santa Clara UniversityEduardoq102200@gmail.comEduardo Quintero is a senior at Santa Clara University where he is working towards receiving his bachelors inBioengineering. He is currently following the Biomolecular engineering program, where he has taken a keeninterest in Antibody engineering. Creating solutions to the worldwide health issues, while simultaneouslylowering the cost of care and treatment for patients have been some of his main goals ever since he was firstintroduced to the Bioengineering field as a high school junior in California.Eduardo has been working as a cashier and cooks assistant for the past four years in order to cover some of the cost of attendinguniversity. Through his experience working in the food industry, Eduardo has developed exemplary customer service skills, and hasbecome accustomed to working in a high stress environment.Monique Reid, North Carolina State Universitymomoaugust17@gmail.comMonique Reid is passionate about improving human quality of life. Leveraging her background in engineeringand medical sciences, she has applied her knowledge to the field of medical technology. In 2021, shegraduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Duringher undergraduate years, she worked as a research assistant in various labs in biomechanics and biochemistry.Off campus, Monique often spent her free time volunteering for her community and mentoring youngerengineers. In 2019 and 2020, she interned as a design, manufacturing, and quality engineer at
iacaldwell@aggies.ncat.edu Imani Antoinette Caldwell is a graduating mechanical engineering senior at The Illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. She has always known that she wanted to restore a degree of normalcy
