I was awarded a Tenenbaum Tutorial, a selective 1:1 mentorship and research grant at Tulane. Working with Professor Rebecca Atencio, I spent 15 weeks studying the work of author and feminist Audre Lorde. My research included a trip to the Audre Lorde archive at Spelman College, which deepened my understanding of vulnerability and self-expression. The project culminated in a zine that combined research, creative writing, and design to capture my personal reflections.