From a small town in Michigan, USA to the city of New York, one may not realize how long this journey could and would become. I was raised in the simple life of a small farming town with three younger siblings, cows, pigs, rabbits and the deeply instilled attitude of hard work and interest in adventure and exploration of the world. I received a formal education in Spanish, Latin American studies and music, but the world has also given me an education in being a global citizen – frequently pushing the boundaries of my experience and bringing me to new places.