Asia is enrolled in high school and living in foster care.

Her gpa is a 4.0 and has been awarded a full scholarship to Ohio State University to study engineering. Her goal is to become a biomedical engineer. Asia was removed from her mother and siblings 2 ½ years ago and has been in 4 different placements. Despite adversity she has excelled in school scoring an impressive 28 on her ACT. She has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and manages her illness impressively. Asia participates in a Teen Advocacy Group that encourages the growth and education of youth in foster care. In 2013 her robotics club won 2nd place at the state championship. Asia is a motivated young person who wants to make a difference.

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