Callie Shaw graduated from the University of Notre Dame this past May, majoring in Psychology and Global Affairs with concentrations in Global Policy and International Development Studies. She discovered her trusted companion, writing, at a young age - giving an emotional and anxious girl a voice. When life gets heavy, she turns to pen and paper and sometimes - just sometimes - it seems to strike a chord with others. Callie is passionate about mental health advocacy, building kind and accepting communities, and continually creating spaces for truthfulness and introspection to grow, flourish, and bloom. She was born and raised in San Clemente, California, and currently calls Chicago her home away from home. Her life is made infinitely more special by her lovely parents, older sister, extended family, and friends.