Alena, who enjoys building robots and Legos, is currently enrolled at Arizona State University, where she is pursuing an engineering degree.
“I graduated High school LAST YEAR at 12 years old and here I am one year later I’ve been accepted into Med School at 13,” Alena posted on her Instagram page, where she has more than 16,000 followers under the moniker“I’m a junior in college. Statistics would have said I never would have made it. A little black girl adopted from Fontana, California. I’ve worked so hard to reach my goals and live my dreams. Mama, I made it.
Alena, who enjoys building robots and Legos, is enrolled at Arizona State University, where she is pursuing an engineering degree. The teen previously dreamed of building robots for NASA but later turned her focus to medical school.. ”I think viral immunology really came from my passion for volunteering and going out there engaging with the world.”, a scholarship program aimed at inspiring young Black girls to pursue STEM careers.
“I’m so blessed and grateful for the blessings God keeps sending my way. This journey wasn’t easy but it’s definitely been worth it!,” Alena wrote on Instagram. “I’m creating a platform for every little girl of color that has a passion for STEM AND EVERY GIRL that was ever told she couldn’t. I’m proof you can!”Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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