I was born and raised in the Bay Area, moving from the East Bay Area, where I grew up, to the South Bay Area for my graduate studies. I earned my bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis, where I majored in psychology and studied attention. I am now working towards earning my PhD in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University. My research interests include attention and the integration of AI in clinical psychology. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy working out, reading, playing video games, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.