“Youth voice is vital not because we are the future, but because we are already shaping the present. When you give young people the platform to innovate, question, and lead, the world benefits from the power of fresh thinking and diverse perspectives.”

I have always been driven by curiosity, innovation, and ambition. I’m currently a college student with aspirations to pursue a career in chemical engineering, with a focus on sustainable and renewable energy systems. My goal is to work on developing alternatives to fossil fuels and explore how we can reduce embodied carbon in industrial manufacturing — not just locally, but across global systems.

Beyond academics, I have built an online e-commerce business that has taught me firsthand the complexities of international currency flow, capital movement, and digital entrepreneurship. Managing this venture also gave me early experience using professional tools like Microsoft Excel and Word to track sales, manage expenditure, and communicate with clients from around the world.

I am also a competitive boxer and wrestler, sports that have instilled a lifelong discipline and determination in me, qualities that shape how I tackle every challenge I face.

Joining Solutions for the Planet gives me the platform to connect with like-minded innovators, contribute meaningfully to youth-led change, and better understand how scientists and engineers can lead sustainable development globally. I’m excited to lend my voice to the Youth Insights Panel and help shape the direction of projects that truly matter.