Angelica Mejia

Angelica is a first-generation Latina whose parents are from Mexico and Honduras. From an early age, helping and standing up for those who feel like they cannot advocate for themselves was instilled at home. The area where she lives is home to people from all over the world. Angelica appreciates that many are from Latin America — especially so she can enjoy different amazing cuisines on every street corner. Angelica is proud to have organized a program that provided free menstrual products for her school community and the voter education and registration drives she has conducted, informing students about the importance of voting. One of Angelica’s greatest passions is to destigmatize mental health. She is overjoyed to be a Bezos Scholar because she wants to create bonds with those passionate about helping their communities and developing solutions to tackle issues we face as a nation.