Alliyah entered the foster care system at just three years old. Now a sophomore at California State University of Northridge (CSUN) she's pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Law with hopes of making a meaningful impact in her community. A creative soul, Alliyah finds joy in writing, music, dancing, fashion, and modeling. She's also a former athlete who ran track and played volleyball. In addition to being bilingual, she is fluent in sign language, using her voice and her hands.