Creativity and art helped me discover my purpose. Throughout my undergraduate years, I often turned to art while navigating the many roles I carried; as a student, an employee, a friend, a daughter, etc. Taking time to create gave me a sense of ease and helped quiet the internal static of my worries.

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As I experienced major life transitions, including moving away from my childhood home and navigating changes in friendships and relationships, art remained a steady source of support. It gave me a place to clear the internal clutter, explore what I was feeling, and better understand what was at the root of my concerns.

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During graduate school, I discovered how meaningful it could be to create alongside others and within a community. Those experiences helped me find a deeper sense of purpose in the work I wanted to pursue. I often thought about the younger version of myself and how much I would have benefited from having access to a community where creativity was encouraged, supported, and celebrated.

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Through my lived experience as a Puerto Rican woman, I have also seen how art and creativity are not always prioritized or made accessible within my own and other culturally diverse communities. This is something I hope to help change. I believe everyone deserves access to welcoming spaces, supportive communities, and opportunities to create.

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Creative expression is part of human need, and it can play an important role in our emotional well-being. Through Conexión Creative Arts Therapy, my goal is to make creativity more accessible while raising awareness about the importance of connection, cultural identity, and belonging.