New York

I'm Eva! I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 8 years old when my pediatrician noticed a slight curve in my spine. She had scoliosis as a child, and could spot it easily. She sent me to an orthopedic surgeon and I was officallydiagnosed. I wore various braces for 5 years before I had a spinal fusion from T1-L1 at 12 years old! I'm currently a Freshman in high school. I'm a dancer, cheerleader, and figure skater. I have five pets, and I love to be outside!

My goal as a Curvy Girls leader is to create connection. Although I had an amazing support system throughout my journey, such as my doctors, teachers, friends, and family, it just wasn't the same as talking to someone in the exact same boat as me. No one I knew had scoliosis, and I felt very isolated because of this. I craved to talk to someone who would truly understand all of my experiences, from the fears of doctor visits to wanting to give up on your brace. Curvy Girls provided this for me. It was a safe space where every girl understood each other’s struggles.  I am so grateful to be able to carry on this experience, allowing other girls to not feel so alone!