Noelle Lee grew up in Ashburn, VA, and has been involved in the arts all throughout her life, as she learned to play the piano at a young age, was trained in classical ballet for 12 years and performed in full length performances with a local ballet company, and has been immersed in art since childhood. Though she had been taking art classes since middle school, Noelle had never really considered herself an "artist" until college, where she embraced the notion of pursuing art, in addition to STEM and Spanish studies, throughout her time at UVA and beyond. She loves how art allows her to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and how it is a medium through which she can bring meaningful messages, perspective, and creativity to life without even saying a word. It’s not only a passion of hers, but a core piece of who she is. Noelle is honored to be a part of the Miller Arts Scholars program as she aspires to further cultivate her own artistic style and positively impact the local community through art alongside fellow artists at UVA. She is excited to see her passion for art and interests in STEM and Spanish amalgamate into a wide-ranging course of study and an exhilarating future career.