I founded TAFF to show my peers that fashion can be reimagined. What started as a local clothing swap has grown into a global network of over 227 ambassadors. Through upcycling workshops, school presentations, and social media campaigns, I’ve been able to combine innovation in circular fashion with youth-driven advocacy.

I co-founded the Miami Period Pantry to address period poverty in my community. We stock public pantries with menstrual products and promote sustainable solutions like washable period underwear. To me, it’s not only about reducing waste — it’s about dignity, equity, and giving people real choices.

I lobbied to help pass a climate-related bill — proof to me that youth voices can influence systems and policy, not just community projects.

Being invited as a keynote speaker at the Miami Youth Climate Summit was one of my proudest moments. I shared my journey in sustainable fashion and encouraged other teens to use their voices.

In Peru, I worked directly with Indigenous artisans who taught me natural dyeing with flowers, weaving, and simple eco-building methods. This hands-on experience showed me the technical process of sustainable textiles while also teaching me the cultural importance of traditions that respect the Earth.

I collaborated with University of Miami professor Dr. Jessica Bolson on research exploring how social media, cultural perceptions, and personal values influence fashion purchases. Our study examined student awareness and decision-making, focusing on fast versus sustainable fashion. I collected 111 survey responses worldwide and submitted the paper for publication in a student journal.

At Columbia University, I explored how art intersects with environmental issues. This experience pushed me to think about sustainability not only as science or activism, but also as creative expression.

This past summer, I interned at the Same Sky Foundation, where I immersed myself in global women’s empowerment and conscious-consumer initiatives. Working across marketing, social media, and foundation support, I learned how storytelling and outreach can increase social impact. It was a powerful reminder that sustainability is about raising voices and creating inclusive economic opportunities.

I organized Day on the Bay, a youth-led marine cleanup and education event which brought together students, families, and community members to learn about ocean health while making a tangible impact.

At the ICA, I led children’s workshops that focused on upcycling and rethinking waste. Using art as a tool for sustainability reinforced my belief that education and creativity are powerful drivers of change.

My first sustainability project was a dress made of bubble wrap at Miami’s Design Lab. It taught me how creativity and reuse can go hand in hand, and it sparked my interest in sustainable textiles.

I created The Glitch for the 2025 Ocean Awareness Contest, using digital art to explore the environmental consequences of human choices. It was a way to merge activism with storytelling. 2025 Scholastic Honorable Mention

I met with Girl Scout Advocates on Zoom to answer questions about TAFF and sustainable fashion. Inspiring younger students to lead change is one of my favorite parts of this work.

Excited to share that I earned a certificate in Green Civics through OneGreenThing’s Climate & Democracy Leadership Intensive this summer. I connected with a global cohort of young leaders (ages 18–26) to explore the intersection of mental health and climate action and to focus on scaling climate solutions through state, federal, and global policy. We also examined how individual action can drive the culture change essential for effective climate policy.