My name is Faith Ani'a Mason. I am a junior at Emory University, studying Nursing on the Pre-Medical track.

My platform, Elevate & Excel, focuses on expanding access and opportunities for low-income, high-achieving high school students. I consider my story to success one of chance and hardship, and I hope to make dreaming bigger a possibility for many more. Only through mentorship programs such as the QuestBridge Scholars Network, the Matriculate High School Fellows Network, the Ron Brown Leaders Program, and the Matchlighters Scholars Program have I been able to reach the achievement I now have. As someone who has navigated rigorous academic spaces while balancing financial and social challenges, I understand firsthand the power of mentorship, resources, and advocacy in transforming lives. That’s why I am committed to fostering a future where success is not determined by background, but by drive, resilience, and opportunity.