I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ until I moved out here to Central New York in 2022. I continued my academic career at Cayuga Community College transferring from the University of Arizona. I was not sure where I would end up moving out here having little-to-no connections but have been lucky enough to call SUNY ESF a second home. I have had amazing opportunities and great hands-on, in-lab experiences. “No sacrifice, no victory” – Archibald Witwicky, 1897