I'm an aspiring storyboard artist with an interest in character animation. I am currently a third year at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and I am passionate about creating stories and characters that people can relate to, whether that be in terms of identity, experiences, goals, and more. I'm drawn towards the fantastical and weird; it is a passion of mine to think through world building, character design, and especially story. I first gained an interest in animation through taking a 3D animation camp at a local community college. I knew I wanted a career in animation one day. I continued finding programs and classes for 2D animation, 3D modeling, figure drawing, and more to really hone my skills. So far, I've received the chance to work with my peers and improve my animation. Not only have I worked on my own personal films, but I've collaborated and with my classmates on projects - both animated and live action - and lead projects as well, with roles including director, character animator, producer, and in between animator. After I graduate, my goal is to have a career in the TV animation industry. I would like to gain further insight into the workings of a crew, and I aim to have good connections with my coworkers. If given the opportunity, it would be a dream of mine to pitch a series of my own that would not only introduce people to an amazing world, but also give people the chance to see characters like them on the big screen.