I fell in love with chemistry at 15 years old and the rest is history. Chemistry fed my curiosity and gave me a way to engage with the world on a whole new level. It rewires your brain, sharpens your thinking, and elevates your problem-solving in ways that can transform your life far beyond the lab. Every experiment, every formula, every moment opened my eyes to the beauty of patterns, reactions, and possibilities all around us. Chemistry didn’t just teach me patience and precision: it gave me a new lens to see the world on a molecular level, and that perspective still inspires me every day.

Chemistry also gave me my career: turning test tubes into opportunities. It opened the door to a job I love, where I get to blend science and creativity every day. It’s the reason Ché Essentials exists, the reason I can create products, teach others, and connect with people through the beauty of both knowledge and care. This award is my way of paying that forward: help another future chemist write their own success story.