Hello, my name is Brendan O’Shea.  I am from Princeton Junction, New Jersey.  My major at Rutgers University is Criminal Justice with a minor in religion.  A fun fact about me is that I love to draw and work outdoors.  The reason that I wanted to be an ignite speaker is because I wanted to share how my college experience has been able to transform me in a way that has allowed me to find my purpose and that which I am passionate about which is to mentor and help others.  As well as tell the story of how my career in NROTC (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) has challenged me and pushed me to always excel to reach the top, even after being told that I might not make it through.  Even after being told that I was at the bottom of the deck, I have been able to surpass many standards that others have set before me.