Growing up in San Diego, my parents taught me that the best way to learn was by doing. Before I could tie my shoes, they put me on a surfboard, teaching me to get back up every time I fell. What began as a lesson in surfing became the foundation for how I approach every opportunity in life: leading with curiosity, embracing challenges with resilience and letting my heart guide the way.

 

Once I discover something I care about, I stick with it. What began as a childhood fascination with beauty, fashion and celebrity culture has evolved into a passion for beauty marketing, where I can combine creativity, strategy and storytelling every day. Whether I am planning a product launch, editing a TikTok or assembling PR mailers, no task is too small to deserve my full effort.

 

That belief was reaffirmed after returning to Kopari Beauty for a second summer, having transitioned from Social Media Marketing Intern to Influencer Marketing Intern, when a coworker told me she recognized a TikTok I had created the previous year. She shared that it was the reason she applied for the internship and ultimately fell in love with the brand. In that moment, I realized that something I had created had the power to inspire someone else’s journey. It reminded me that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

 

Today, I continue to embrace Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy both in and outside the classroom. Through internships, studying abroad and leading social media initiatives on campus, I remain committed to learning through experience while bringing curiosity, creativity and purpose to everything I do.