06/08/2026
Honored & Grateful.
This year, I was recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Windy City Times 30 Under 30 Award, and while I’m incredibly thankful for this recognition, it has also given me a moment to reflect on the journey.
Over the past year, through Break The System Project, we’ve empowered and supported more than 300 young adults by providing access to resources, community, mental health support, housing navigation, life skills programming, and opportunities to thrive.
There were moments of uncertainty, long days, difficult decisions, and times when the vision felt bigger than the resources available. But through it all, one thing remained constant the belief that every young person deserves support, dignity, and a chance to succeed.
This recognition is not just about me. It belongs to every young adult who trusted us with their story, every volunteer who showed up, every donor who invested in our mission, every partner who opened a door, and every team member who continues to do the work even when no one is watching.
As a founder, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t about having all the answers it’s about staying committed to the mission, even when the path forward isn’t always clear.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. We’re just getting started.Here’s to continuing to break systems that no longer serve our communities and building ones that do🧡 Thank you again
