Welcome
Hi / Hola
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Space has always been my joy and source of comfort, it's been the driving force behind so much in my life, including learning the language.
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My academic background is in Astronomy and Aerospace Engineering, though I've worked in Science Communication and leadership roles. I don't really like to limit myself based on degrees or titles, I'm always growing and learning.
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I enjoy imaging and actively photograph the Cosmos, but I tend to run around with my cameras pointed at life down here on Earth too. Photography in general has always been a love of mine, but most people just know me for my love of the Moon in particular.
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​Image by: Dereck E.
The Journey here...
I was born and raised in the Caribbean, extremely poor, and with huge dreams.
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Now as an adult, I participate in activism for survivors of domestic/sexual abuse, and homelessness. All things I had to go through, and have been fortunate enough to overcome.​
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Although at times I've used social media as a tool to raise awareness on these topics, organize, and distribute funds, these days I prefer to do things in a more private manner.
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This approach has proven most effective for the mental and physical health/safety of those I work with, my loved ones, and most importantly my own.
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Goals...
I've already accomplished things I never imagined possible, but a big goal of mine is to become an astronaut (Absolutely insane, I know). ​It's what I love, so I figured the worst thing that could happen is that I don't make it to space. If I don't, at least I get to have fun training while being an Analog Astronaut.
Ultimately though, my real goal is to live the life I want, a life not dictated by limitations or societal definitions.
Maybe, give some hope to people who came from nothing just like I did, and leave the world a tiny bit better than it was for me.
