Tessa is a multidisciplinary creative and model of Black, White, Native, and Italian heritage. Her childhood was far from typical; growing up homeschooled and in and out of hospitals meant she lived outside the usual pace of life, often feeling disconnected and searching for direction. But being raised in a tight-knit, expressive, and resilient family taught her to embrace individuality and create her own world. She’s passionate about personal style and loves experimenting with fashion as a form of self-expression. She values deep connection and loves showing up for the people she cares about. Tessa has hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, giving her a unique level of flexibility. She also enjoys making playlists for every mood and moment. If her personality had a theme song, it would be “Genesis” by Grimes.