Contestant #13 — Zemyah Woodard
Every dollar you contribute is a vote for her
Hello! My name is ZeMyah Woodard, and I am a 22-year-old from Buford, GA. I am a recent graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Marketing with high honor. I now work as a quality engineer for Cook Medical in Bloomington, Indiana, helping to bring safe medical devices to patients worldwide. During my time at Georgia Tech, I served as a member of the Nu Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Industry chair for Black in Biomedical Engineering, and a campus tour guide. My journey to where I am today was not linear. Growing up, I rarely saw women in STEM, and often questioned whether that path was even possible for me. This led to a period of identity crisis, as I tried to understand what I truly wanted to pursue. College visits, STEM workshops, and dedicated mentors helped me find my way to one of the most prestigious schools in the country. I come from a family of educators, and my father was a first-generation college student, so I know firsthand the power of education. I am committed to ensuring that minorities are exposed to STEM and have equal access to the education and resources they need to achieve their goals. A vote for me is a vote for representation, opportunity, and a leader who will turn her own story into a pathway for others.