I’ve always been drawn to the idea of multi-potentiality, the curiosity to explore many passions, and the ambition to pursue them. This spirit was sparked early on when I first joined Girl Scouts in Kindergarten, my introduction to leadership, adventure, and community.

 

Languages became my first gateway into the cultural world. I began learning French and Arabic in first grade, reconnecting with my Moroccan roots, and deepening my understanding of my identity.​ That cultural curiosity soon found its expression in performance and movement.

 

At seven years old, I began horseback riding, an early lesson in trust, grace, and self-discipline. I fell in love with performing and joined Rhythm Street Dance Center, giving me a new outlet to express myself through rhythm and motion. Soon after, I began participating in plays and musicals at my middle school, helping me to find my voice. My love for challenge and collaboration led me to team sports. 

 

I started with soccer, then swimming, followed by track, and finally field hockey. Each sport taught me something unique: perseverance, focus, and the value of teamwork.​ All the while, I was building a creative world of my own.

 

At 11, I joined cooking classes and competed in challenges. At 12, I picked up my first canvas and paintbrushes; by 13, I invested in a GoPro, documenting and exploring the world visually. Finally, at 19, in my first Media Arts & Design course at JMU, everything came full circle. I realized that all these experiences were leading me toward a passion for creating stories that resonate.

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Now, with my Bachelor's in Media Arts & Design: Creative Advertising and my minor in Civic Leadership, I channel this multifaceted background into work that’s bold, thoughtful, and human. All while blending design, storytelling, culture, and strategy to craft meaningful narratives.