My name is Talisha. I am twenty-two years old. I am currently a Liberal Arts major. However, I am looking to pursue a degree in psychology and hopefully becoming a Forensic Psychologist one day. I am very passionate about help others and assisting them overcome their past trauma. I am a child welfare case worker, so I am already experiencing my passion in making peoples life easier and helping them reach their goals. I am also an independent makeup artist. I just recently decorated my shop, build a website and a social media. I am very hard working, optimistic and courageous. This year is a game changer for me because I am acting on my goals rather than speaking.

I am a Jamaican. I was raised in Jamaica for most of my life. I vacationed in New York every year of my life before coming to live at the age of 16 years old. All of my five siblings were born in New York City, and I was born in Jamaica where we were all grew up. My parents sent me here to get a better education and become a successful citizen. I was not sure what I wanted to be in the future. I have experienced so much in the different jobs I’ve worked in. From being a home health aide to a substitute teacher and now a child welfare case worker. I love to learn to do new things and I have acquired skills that will assist me in promoting myself in many areas of life.  My role model is my dad, he is an entrepreneur that owns Mutiple businesses, and I want to be like him some day. He taught me that in life you don’t have one option, you can choose as many as you want and that what really defines you. My mother is also a major part of who I am becoming. She plays a strong role in my life, reminding me to put God first in everything I do. She also motivates me to do my best in everything I do. She is my cheerleader and I love her so much for being my down to earth angel. Without her I am lost, and I ask God to continue to flourish my family and life with his finest blessings. So, am I only thinking about becoming a forensic psychology? No, I am thinking about learning as much skills as possible so I can become the best me. GWS was a required course however, I am very excited about learning new things and I can’t wait to see what it offers. I am also very excited to engage with my classmates and teacher.