Hi, my name is Juliana! I will be the first in my family to graduate from college and the first woman in my bloodline to work in STEM. I currently work three jobs: as a pet sitter, a part-time restaurant worker, and doing Instacart in my spare time.

My upbringing and childhood were far from normal. Until I was fourteen, my grandmother on my dad's side took on the role of both mother and father for me. My dad and I don't really talk, and our relationship is beyond repair. He does not support my goal of becoming a board-certified dermatologist. My mother has been trying her best since regaining custody of me in 2020 after originally surrendering custody due to financial instability, as she was only 18 years old at the time.

I fully believe there are other fundraisers more in need than mine, but I would greatly appreciate and treasure any donation I receive. Please help me get to Suffolk!