"I come from the "hood" which is where my story begins, but won't end, and even though I'm not proud of where I come from, I use this as my motivation to work for a better environment for myself as an adult. Watching my family struggle was hard for me because I knew I had to make a difference for not only me, but everyone so that my success could be their success. I will strive for nothing less than greatness wherever I am."