Gelila Getachew

Age: 17
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: Rickover Naval Academy
Year: 2020

“I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because of my commander at my school. He announced the program and where it originated from, and it grabbed my attention.”

Career Aspirations:
I would like to become a pilot or study computer science in the military.

Hobbies & Interests:
Sailing with the Sea Scouts, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming

Organizations/Clubs:
National Honor Society, Drill Team

Why are you passionate about aviation?
I love the challenge knowing that there is a huge shoe to fill in the aviation industry.

A family member who is a pilot has taken an interest in helping me in my career, and as he talks about flying and the feeling that comes with it, I am motivated to experience that feeling.

What is your future aspiration?
My future aspiration is to make myself and my family proud by achieving the goal of becoming a pilot. Also, I want to be able to provide for my family so that we can live a better life.