Tiaza (she/her) is a computer science and information technology student at CCP. However, because of her interest in gardening and visiting different farms, she is considering changing her major to something related to agriculture. As a young woman with financial insecurities who has never been able to afford to live on her own, the inability to have a safe space has impacted her holistic wellness. Tiaza joined the Fellowship to gain skills that will allow her to change the surrounding narratives of homelessness, financial insecurity, and mental health. Tiaza believes that being a part of the Fellowship provided her with a safe space to engage in relevant conversations with like-minded peers, including other young women who have lived experiences with economic insecurity and are willing to work to change the system for the better.
“I want my story to reshape how we view the gender wealth gap. I hold onto my hope of reshaping systems so their guidelines reflect a society that is more equitable for all.“
