Melika Mohammed was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She moved to Texas upon graduating high school and is enrolled at Trinity University in San Antonio studying Accounting with a minor inEnglish. Upon graduation, she intends to work in public accounting.As an accounting student, Melika is interested in learning how the profession can vary across different areas. Melika found Chromosome 18 through Trinity University’s work-study program and is excited to gain experience working in the non-profit sector.