The support from my church, non-profit, and the community has been instrumental in shaping my life, enabling me to pursue a good college education and a fulfilling career. I was deeply inspired by how involved everyone was in ensuring we received the care we needed. This motivation fueled my passion for computer science, as I sought to replicate that sense of community through technology. We pitched our app idea to the University of Michigan, and thanks to Optimize, we secured initial funding to launch our social innovation project. Our goal is to harness the power of communities and innovation to create a meaningful impact in the world. — (Read more in the Press and Media)