I am currently a first-generation, low-income student at a University, studying Computer Engineering. I’ve worked tirelessly, balancing two jobs. To recharge from my demanding schedule and coursework, I find joy and renewal by making music with my University’s Marching Band.

College has been a new kind of stage. One where I began to rewrite the narrative of who I want to be. It has given me the space to step back from expectations and explore paths I never imagined for myself. With access to new possibilities, I felt an electric pull that was sparked by aircraft, avionics, and the awe of flight. I saw a future where I could fuse my foundation in Computer Engineering with my growing desire to be in the air, navigating not just the mechanics of machines, but the vastness of the sky. It was the first time in a long time that a goal felt like my own.

Once I graduate from University I plan to work in avionics while building my flight hours to become an Airline Pilot.

I have acquired my Private Pilot's License (PPL), but still need an Instrument Rating (IR), and Commercial Pilot License (CPL). I will then go on to get my Certified Flight Instructor License (CFI) to build flight time and to help others achieve their dreams as well.

An essential item that pilots use is an iPad. The applications that I can access on it will make flight training more accessible and give me a better foundation for my long-term career goals.
At the same time, having an iPad would directly support my studies at UC Davis. It would allow me to access digital textbooks, manage engineering coursework, and take notes more efficiently across my classes. This use in both my academic life and in my aviation training would make the iPad an invaluable tool in helping me succeed as a student today while preparing for the future I’m working toward.