Ayishat Yussuf

Ayishat Yussuf is a sophomore at Spelman College – Atlanta, Georgia, from Baltimore, Maryland. Her major is Psychology on the pre-med track and minors in English. Ayishat is a self-published author of the self-help book, The M.e.l.a.n.i.n Guide, which gives advice, self-affirmations, self-care activities, & more. She’s written the guide to better her community and spread unity. Ayishat has also been involved in the world of STEM since middle school by conducting and presenting many research projects. Those research projects include infectious diseases, hyper-segregated neighborhoods, DNA Replication, microbiology, & more. At Spelman, she serves as a Bonner & UPS Scholar. Thanks to both programs, Ayishat has been able to volunteer at Fickett Elementary, WAWA, Trees Atlanta, &, etc. Regarding her passion in STEM, she's been able to be a part of the SUPERNOVA Lab Research program. Serving as a research assistant by analyzing data regarding Black maternal health.

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