When she graduates from Middle College High School with both her high school diploma and an associate in science degree from Durham Technical Community College, Kelsey Kusi hopes to make a big impact in the lives of others.
“The major career goal I have is to work in GMO foods to help them last longer in third world countries, where growing food is a lot harder than it is in other countries,” she said. “Apart from that, I would also like to be a research and development director in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, working on medicine that can help improve human life in a healthy way.”
Before she gets there, she plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or biology and then pursue a PhD in biochemistry or a related field. She is a finalist for the Levine Scholarship at UNC Charlotte, which would help her achieve that goal.
Kusi is active in her school community as the senior class president and a leader in clubs such as the MCHS Maverick Ambassador Program, National Honor Society, and Youth in Action.
She also volunteers at Durham Tech’s food pantry and with her church’s music and media team.