Eldana Teklu

Eldana Teklu is a sophomore at José Martí STEM Academy. For the past two summers, she has investigated the potential of traditional medicine in addressing chronic diseases, with an interest in healthcare equity and expanding access to medical technologies. Eldana serves as a Young Women in Biology Ambassador and secretary of her school’s HOSA chapter. She has also developed public health initiatives, including an illustrated presentation on tuberculosis and healthcare infrastructure in low-income regions, and presented her public health work to a panel of Ethiopian diplomats at the United Nations. Eldana also mentors middle school students in scientific research and volunteers at her community bookstore. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine.