Yes

I am highly involved on campus, most notably as the President of the Psychology Organization at my university, where I regularly engage students in conversations about mental health, wellness, and psychological topics. This role has strengthened my leadership, communication, and outreach skills, all of which are directly relevant to engaging peers in meaningful conversations and promoting mental clarity on campus. I am also a student-athlete, which has given me firsthand insight into the unique mental health challenges that students face when balancing performance expectations, academics, and personal well-being. In addition, I am an active member of Morgan’s Message, a student-run organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness among student-athletes. Through this involvement, I have helped normalize conversations around mental health, advocate for mental wellness resources, and support peer-to-peer engagement. Together, these experiences have prepared me to authentically connect with students, promote mental fitness initiatives, and represent Inner Journey in a genuine and impactful way.

Yes, I have. As a college student balancing academics, leadership responsibilities, and personal relationships, I’ve experienced moments where it was difficult to clearly express how I was feeling or what I needed from someone close to me. At times, stress or fear of being misunderstood made it harder to communicate openly, even when the conversation was important. Those experiences have helped me recognize how essential emotional awareness and mental clarity are for healthy communication, and they’ve motivated me to be more intentional about how I express myself and support others in doing the same.