Funny story: my writing career started as a joke. And the punchline? I thought it was just a hobby. The first time I seriously committed finger pads to keys was for my university newspaper satire section. As a biology major, creative writing hit me over the head like a rubber chicken—comically unexpected.

In between constructing molecules with my 3D modeling kit and pedaling to the chemistry lab, I became enamored with storytelling. But it wasn't until I conducted field research on turtles in Costa Rica that I realized good science falls flat without compelling stories.

The passion of Costa Rican conservationists showed me that sometimes, voices speak louder than scientific findings. Inspired by the people protecting our ecosystems, I now write stories that show there is still hope for both people and the planet.