Desiree Marisol Carcamo (they/them) is a very superstitious Mexican-Salvadoran and first generation American. Gen Z to the core, they are a writer, film and theater maker, and aspiring physician and clinical researcher. They grew up in a haunted house that was once owned by devil worshippers in South Central LA and survived the closet as queer kid at a toxic, religious high school. Since earning their masters-bachelors in bioengineering at University of California Riverside, they have been determined to live as much life as they can and lead with gratitude.Author Photo: Matt Kallish