Daughter and friend. I am an introvert and a city girl. My greatest gift is relating to people and making them feel welcomed. I worry most about health and money. The best day of my life was finding out my Mom was cancer free. My worst day was losing my Dad to kidney cancer. I fear dying of cancer myself. I struggle to balance being a good daughter, career woman and servant of Jesus. I battle with anxiety and thinking I'm not going to make it. I think this anxiety and worry began back when my parents got sick. I try to overcome it with my faith in Christianity and knowing that Jesus will help me get through it all. Growing up as a teenager I dealt with low self esteem. I am insecure about my weight. But I do love my smile - people over the years have complimented my smile. I'd tell a 12 year old me not to worry because everything will be ok. I wish there was less hate in the world. Success to me is being a great daughter, good friend and good human. Happiness comes from doing good for others. I believe love is the answer. Beauty comes from the heart. I am proud of all my academic accomplishments. I am a compassionate, dreamer - I am Yanitza. In 10 years I hope to be married and have a program where I can help girls. I am who I am because of the sacrifices my mom made for me. I love her strength and one day I hope to be like her.