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WORLD WE IMAGINE Part 3

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The Verity Foundation Defending the Truth in a Digital Age About Us Today, we live in a world where technology is not only everywhere, but it is taking over everything. The Verity Foundation is committed to empowering people to recognize and navigate digital misinformation. We aim to create a world where people can consume trusted information and make informed decisions in an overwhelmingly digital environment. Our Mission The heart of our name is “Verity” and it stands for truth. Our mission is to defend and promote truth in the digital age by empowering individuals to think critically, verify information, and navigate the digital world with confidence. The Verity Foundation’s mission is to develop educational tools, digital platforms, and community initiatives that promote critical thinking, media literacy, and truth verification. Why I Am Passionate Growing up in the Digital Age and studying Cybersecurity and Technology in university has given me the privilege to understand the tool...
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World We Imagine: Part 1

Honestly, I really do not know exactly what my first step in making the world a better place looks like. I am not one of those people who has had the same passion since they were five or a perfectly mapped-out plan for changing the world. But what I do have is ambition, and a belief that I want to do something that matters. Right now, I’m paying attention to what is happening in the world, and sometimes I feel so lost with everything going on. To the way the world works, how people interact with politics and technology, and the overwhelming amount of noise we all live in, it is not only scary but very easy to feel completely lost and helpless. I’ve been thinking a lot about how hard it is to know what’s real online anymore, especially with the rise of technology like deepfakes, AI-generated content, and misinformation. It feels like we’re living in this weird space where truth is blurry, and that honestly scares me. I don’t know if I’ll be the one to solve that problem entirely. But I...
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Random Post 2 :)

 Right now, I’m experiencing quite possibly the worst kind of FOMO known to man. And for those who don’t know (but I’m guessing you do), FOMO stands for fear of missing out . Literally everyone I know, plus what feels like half the internet, is at Coachella this weekend. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here, not in the desert, not wearing the cutest outfit, not sipping on a drink, and definitely not watching The Marías perform live… which hurts just a little extra because I’m literally listening to them right now as I write this. Dramatic? Maybe. Valid? YES. But instead of spiraling into a pit of envy and sad girl playlists, I’m trying to flip the script. I’m home. Not just at “a” home, but my home -- my childhood room, where every corner tells a different story of who I’ve been over the years. It’s kind of wild to think about how much life has happened inside these four walls. This room has grown up with me. From overflowing bins of stuffed animals, to the photo walls with high school ...
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Book 2 Post!

 I recently read Feel Good Productivity: How To Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal. I chose this book, one because we have the same name (aha), and two, because, as a college student trying to balance academics, work, and personal growth, this book seemed like the one that can best benefit me in my personal and work life. Abdaal, a Cambridge-educated doctor turned productivity expert, challenges this mindset by arguing that joy, energy, and ease are the true drivers of sustainable productivity rather than constant grind and sacrifice. His philosophy really resonated with me because it offers a more realistic and fulfilling approach to getting things done without feeling constantly drained. One of the concepts that stood out to me was Abdaal’s emphasis on incorporating joy into work. He shares a personal story about how he struggled with severe burnout as a doctor but rediscovered his passion for it when he started making YouTube videos, which became a hobby that was bot...
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Investment Proposal Draft - Tower28 Beauty

  To: Professor Clark Hansen, CEO, Anima Mundi Development Partners (AMDP) From: Allison Alban, Research and Development Department Date: March 4, 2025 Subject: Investment Evaluation of Tower 28 Beauty Introduction In alignment with AMDP's commitment to investing in socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and profitable enterprises, I have conducted an evaluation of Tower 28 Beauty for potential investment. This memo provides an overview of key sustainability concepts, a detailed analysis of Tower 28 Beauty, expert opinions on the company's practices, and a recommendation regarding investment. Key Sustainability Concepts Triple Bottom Line (TBL): A framework that assesses a company's performance based on three dimensions: social (people), environmental (planet), and financial (profit). It emphasizes that businesses should measure their social and environmental impact alongside financial performance to achieve sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility (...
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Random Post #1

  Love Across Time Zones I have had two loves in my life. First, there’s L ogan A ndrews. I have known L ogan A ndrews for most of my life and ever since I could remember he was a ray of sunshine. He is a very popular guy, but not in a cocky way. When you are around him you feel like you are in some sort of “La La Land”, which I like to call it at least. He always makes me feel like a never-ending summer, where the skies are blue, the ocean is warm, and everything moves at a pace that lets you breathe and take it all in. With him, I have it all. Each day I can do whatever I want, yet there is still time to sit back and relax. He is golden, he is free, and he is full of promise. L ogan A ndrews has the kind of love that just feels like home to me.  But, then I met N athan Y oung. Everyone knows N athan Y oung . He was this new guy who appeared into my life at a time when I was young, curious, and ambitious. He was intoxicating and impossible to ignore. He was also sharp-edged...
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Book 1 Post 2

  American Like Me by America Ferrera I recently read American Like Me, which is a collection of personal essays curated and edited by America Ferrera (a renowned actress and USC Alumni!). This book focuses on the personal stories of various actors, activists, athletes, and writers, regarding the experiences of growing up with multicultural identities. Additionally, themes of identity, cultural duality, belonging, resilience, generational differences, and the challenges of navigating society, are highlighted in these stories. I chose this book because I was interested in learning more about the struggle (that even people who are deemed “successful” and “famous” face) regarding culture and identity in America. I was drawn to this book because when reading the description, I felt that it resonated with me on a personal level. I understand what it is like to grow up in a household where my own identity feels questionable. I often reflect on my Latina background and feel like my upbri...
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