Gabriela grew up in foster care after being suddenly separated from her family and siblings. Despite facing instability and difficult experiences, she developed resilience, empathy, and a strong focus on personal growth. She is proud to be the only one of her nine siblings to graduate high school and is now pursuing college while also helping support her younger siblings academically. In her free time, she enjoys creative hobbies such as painting, crocheting, making clay figurines, and playing music.