The woman who inspires me the most is my mother, my driving force and my number one supporter. Whenever I have a hard time pushing through challenges, I remember all of the sacrifices my mother made to provide for our family. I really would not be standing here without her help.

Seafaring is not only about rigorous ship operations, but also about traveling vast oceans and seeing new places . I would tell young girls that being part of the maritime industry opens opportunities to broaden their perspective and grow as a person altogether. It is definitely a win-win situation ...

I feel most empowered when I am able to make decisions, not only for my own good, but for the people around me entirely. Knowing I have the capability of leading myself and other people toward success gives me even more motivation and willpower to keep pushing and doing my best to achieve my goals ...