I’ve been vegetarian since 2012 and started going vegan in 2019. I’m not a perfect vegan as I still sometimes consume food items that contain dairy, but I do try to avoid it as best as possible. I have loved learning more about how to eat vegan and finding great alternatives to the food I used to enjoy. I love inspiring the people around me to be open to trying more vegan foods. I have greatly enjoyed learning how to cook healthy vegan meals. It is my hope that more people in my community would be open to trying vegan foods and that more restaurants would be willing to include vegan options on their menu!