When I was young, I always imagined myself in non-scientific careers, despite doing well in science and math. In high school, I took chemistry and biology from two fantastic teachers who encouraged me to continue pursuing science and math, and I eventually became so invested that I decided to pursue biomedical engineering in undergrad. I don't think that I would have chosen to pursue a degree in engineering without that initial encouragement from my teachers, and I hope to pass on that encouragement to other young women. When choosing a graduate program, I chose to study brain stimulation for psychiatric conditions because a close relative of mine suffers from debilitating depression, and I know the toll that it takes on him and his loved ones. I hope that my work can help improve the lives of those who have exhausted all other options.