Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with a major psychological or psychiatric disorder?(i.e. schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, major depression) No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with hyperactivity/ADD/ADHD? No
Genetic History
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with a birth defect? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with mental retardation? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with a genetic or chromosomal disorder? No
Reproductive History
Proven fertility: Yes
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with fertility problems? My aunt recently found out that she could not bear children due to injury she sustained at a younger age.
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever suffered recurrent miscarriages and/or still births? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family had multiple births (i.e. twins, triplets)? No
Personal Profile
Describe your personality and character: Gregarious, funny, creative
How do you think others would describe you? Really outgoing, bright, artistic, a good friend
What would you say is your strongest personal trait and why? I’m creative in every aspect of the word. I try to be true to myself. I don’t follow trends. I dare to be different.
What is your favorite sport? Tennis!!
Describe your own athletic ability/skills: I am a very good tennis player. I’m not big on swimming although I love the ocean.
What is your favorite type of music? Alternative, Emo, Old School R&B
Why is this your favorite type of music? I love old school R&B because I enjoy the soulful sound. I like Emo for lyrics and content; Alternative so that I can rock out! Describe your own musical abilities/skills: I can sing pretty well. I’m no Beyonce but I can carry a note.
Describe any other special talents, skills, hobbies or interests you may have: Singing, painting, drawing, tennis, oratory.
What is your favorite book? I don’t have a favorite book. I have favorite authors: Robert Green, Johnathan Kozol, Omar Tyree.
Why is this your favorite book? Robert Green for his original thought, Johnathan Kozol for his desire to better inner city schools, and Omar Tyree for his rhetoric.
What is your favorite movie? Forrest Gump, Mulan
Why? Forrest Gump-it’s a beautiful story of a life well lived. Mulan-Girl Power!
Describe your own artistic abilities/skills: I am an artist. I paint (still life, abstract) although I never took a class.
Have you had any unique travel experiences that you feel have helped shape your way of thinking and/or the way you live your life? I am from a small safe community in California but I went to college in New Orleans. This made me aware of poverty stricken Americans. Over 70% of Afro-Americans pre-Katrina were living below the poverty line. It was really disturbing and this made me appreciate my blessings and taught me to give back to the community.
Have you had any unique experiences with volunteer work? I protested with “Invisible Children for Kids in Uganda” and I organized a food drive with the NAACP for women and children on skid row.
If you were given enough funds to spend one year of your life to engage in any recreational, political, religious/spiritual, or other endeavor of particular importance to you, what would you choose to do? I would go to Uganda and help with Invisible Children organization, building schools and giving food to children in Africa who suffer from HIV, AIDS, and starvation.
Philosophies and Thoughts
What is your philosophy on life? Seize the Day!
How did you come to have this philosophy on life? Tomorrow is not promised so make each day count.
What is your ultimate goal and ambition in life? To become an air traffic controller and a good mother,
How do you plan on achieving this goal? I have to take the exam first. If I pass, I will be on my way!
Why do you want to be an egg donor? After I had my daughter, my life was changed. She is the joy of my world. My aunt recently found out that she could not bear children. It made me think of women who never get to experience the joy I felt the day my daughter was born and I thought this could be a way I could help.
What do you think egg donation means to potential recipients? It means a first birthday, a first day of school, watching your son or daughter graduate, get married and have children. It means happiness. I release an egg every month that goes unfertilized. Why not give the gift of a little one to someone who wants it.
What are your thoughts on egg donation as a fertility option? I think it’s beautiful.
