The question of where I am from has always felt complicated to answer. I like to introduce myself by saying I grew up (for the first 20 years of my life) in places that start with the letter B! I was born in the country of Benin, moved to Brookline Massachusetts when I was 7, moved to Burkina Faso three years later where I graduated high school before transitioning to Bluffton University in Bluffton Ohio. At Bluffton I majored in English and minored in Peace and Conflict Studies. As being an English major might suggest, I love reading! I am currently fascinated with Sci-Fi after having read through the original Dune series by Frank Herbert. I enjoy playing card or board games, watching Korean Dramas, and recently discovered an interest in puzzle books (thanks to my mom). I love baking and eating baked goods, french fries, and spicy foods. I am excited about growing and learning through my placement with the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition, and in community with Shalom and my housemates. This year I’m looking forward to growing in community with you all and exploring the city of Tucson!