Vanessa Salazar (she/her) is a passionate and driven sophomore from a Canadian high school. Her particular neuroscience interest is in the Cognitive and Behavioural sciences, where she enjoys uncovering the social and environmental factors towards mental health issues. She showcases her creativity and passion as editor of McGivney Messenger and her feature in a magazine for her art on body dysmorphia. With Vanessa’s motivation and compassion, she strives to bring awareness towards neurological issues through her writing whilst creating an impact in her community by reducing the stigma on mental illnesses.