<Ivanna Obaya> — HTGAA Spring 2026
About me
“An artist with an engineer’s complex.”
I’m a biotechnology engineering student with a soft spot for creativity and a curious, questioning mind. I’m fascinated by the space where science meets everyday life—especially in areas like cosmetics, biomaterials, and biotechnology applied to well-being. I’m less interested in research for research’s sake, and more in how scientific knowledge can be translated into meaningful, ethical, and accessible products, ideas, and conversations. I enjoy thinking critically, overthinking a little, and communicating science in a way that feels human. Whether it’s through creative projects, product development, or storytelling, I’m driven by the idea that science doesn’t have to be cold or distant, it can be intimate, aesthetic, and deeply connected to how we live and feel.