Lemlem is both a passionate advocate and grateful beneficiary of the power of education. Her tenacity for learning paid off when she was awarded a scholarship to study at Sanford International School, where she became a top student. Lemlem ranked in the top three students at her school; and continued to pour her entirety into her studies despite having to brave a two hour commute each day in addition to her busy schoolwork schedule. Teachers have commended Lemlem for her immense talent for science and mathematics and have remarked her incredible work ethic. Lemlem also has been selected as one of the Yale Young African scholar to attend a high-intensity academic and leadership program designed for African students. Receiving this scholarship was the most meaningful inspirational moment she had where she attended different workshops, discussion lessons and seminars about issues that Africa is facing such as effect of GMO food and Foreign Aid in Africa. Lemlem was also involved with the Society for Women and Aids in Africa, as well as the Gender Club at her school. She is passionate about empowering and educating women about rights, health and freedom. Lemlem is excited to be studying Science at UBC. She hopes to continue advocating education, while directing her studies towards health, disease and medicine. Lemlem’s personal goal is to raise awareness in society to address issues in her home country of Ethiopia, like AIDS research, mortality rate, poverty and job creation.