I hold a BS in Business Management Science from SUNY Polytechnic and have always had a passion for art, particularly painting and sculpting. When I couldn’t find an apprenticeship in the U.S., I traveled to Italy and Argentina to learn the craft of ocularistry. In Argentina, I had the privilege of creating prosthetics for several patients, and those individuals became like family to me. My dream is to return to South America and Italy to continue helping those in need. I am currently working toward my certification as an ocularist, and I am deeply committed to helping others regain their confidence and quality of life.