Lella is 16 and is passionate about ‘tech for good’ & closing the digital divide. She was named a (the youngest) 2021 IBM Champion for her efforts to break existing stereotypes surrounding the tech industry, all alongside her A-Level studies. Through her work, Lella strides to diversify the industry by creating more opportunities for young people, particularly minority groups & those with non-traditional academic backgrounds, highlighting the important role young people play in tech and wider society. As an IBM Z Ambassador, Champion, and Student Senator, Lella is a frequent speaker, thought leader, and advocate for young people. She brings her personal mission to life by engaging thousands of students globally through tech events and social media and, with IBM's support, she creates student-led webinars that are entirely for, with and by youth. Lella’s work relates closest to UN SDGs: No 4: Quality Education, No 5: Gender Equality, No 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth & No 10: Reduced Inequalities.