I was born and raised in Brazil, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in engineering. During my undergraduate studies, I completed my research in coastal geology and became passionate about the topic. Besides working on research for my master’s degree at Shippensburg University, I coordinated the Campus Farm and participated in educational activities to educate the local community and college students about sustainable agriculture practices. Currently, I am enrolled in a Ph.D. program at George Mason University and am eager to share my scientific knowledge with the general community, mainly young individuals that have less access to scientific information.