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Milken Scholar 2024
Scholar Profile

Mekdelawit Gebreslassie

Biography

Mekdelawit (Mekdi) Gebreslassie, a sophomore at Princeton University studying Economics, is a QuestBridge Finalist. She serves as a Freshman Representative for PEESA, supports equity initiatives through Princeton’s USG DEI Committee, and helps organize campus-wide events such as Lawn Parties and Dean’s Date. As Social Media Editor for The Daily Princetonian, Mekdi creates engaging digital content while also championing the arts as a member of the Black Arts Company and RAQS Dance Group. Committed to amplifying voices and building community, she continues to blend leadership, creativity, and advocacy both on campus and beyond.


High school:  Parkmont School

Degrees

College Year Degree
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
2028 B.A. Economics