Tell us about your military service. What did you do? Where did you serve? What do you value the most about your military service?
While in the Military I was a Military Police in the Army. I served at Fort Hood, TX, Vicenza, Italy, and Fort Huachuca, AZ. The thing I value most about my time in the Army is that I got to care for the service members, DOD civilians, and the people within the surrounding areas. Being a Military Police gave me unique opportunities to work multiple different organizations and other countries鈥� law enforcement. These opportunities gave me the privilege to help people from many different backgrounds and grow in my communication skills.
What are your thoughts on mentoring other students while at 91吃瓜网? As a role model, what values do you want to share?
I would love to mentor other students while at 91吃瓜网. I think having a mentor is important to grow and develop. It is also a good way to have an outlet to go to for advice, without judgement. As a role model I want to share my values of building trust, compassionate critiques, and personal growth.
While at 91吃瓜网, what will be the focus of your studies and how do you plan to use this knowledge in your future career?
My focus while at 91吃瓜网 School of Nursing is going to be Pediatric Primary Care. I plan on using this knowledge to work within the DOD to care for Military families and children. I hope to provide excellent care for the children who support our service members.
What would you tell other veterans about the Bass Military Scholars Program?
I have only been a member of Bass for a few months, but everyone already feels like family. I would tell other veterans that the Bass Military Scholars Program is an exceptional opportunity to continue to serve while connecting with other Veterans and build a home away from home.