Mary
Bellakbira

Mary Bellakbira is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Cornell University studying biotechnology and biomedical engineering. She is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Stanford AUI Scholar, eLab Founder, and Senior R&D Analyst at DEBUT. Mary has conducted research across leading institutions including NASA, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Stanford University, and Cornell University.

Mary is a nationally recognized youth leader and innovator. As the founder of Hormolize, she is tackling one of healthcare's most pressing yet underserved challenges: women's health, with a goal to transform how health conditions are understood, diagnosed, and treated through accessible solutions.

Over the past six years, her dedication to scientific inquiry and impact-driven innovation has led to collaborations with organizations including the United Nations Foundation, the Endocrine Society, American University, and Stanford School of Medicine. She has also served as an ambassador and advocate, working to expand access to healthcare and education.

She has contributed to initiatives with leading companies including Merck, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca, with a focus on making life-saving medicines more accessible and affordable. As a nationwide advocate with Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation initiative, she leads efforts centered on healthcare equity, women's health, and youth empowerment.

At Cornell, Mary develops healthcare innovations while serving as a Teaching Assistant, Cornell Engineering Mentor/Mentee of the Year. She also mentors students through her own program like the Food For Thought Foundation and other organizations like Kode With Klossy, supporting the next generation of women to lead. In addition, she is a women's health ambassador with the Endocrine Society and serves as an ambassador for the American Heart Association and Best Buddies, working to expand access to healthcare, inclusion, and community support. She also works with organizations like Kimber Health to expand access to healthcare and nutrition resources for communities across New York.

Her work and leadership have been recognized by organizations including Glamour Magazine and Her Campus, and she was named to the e.l.f. Cosmetics 22 Under 22 Class of 2025. Through every initiative, Mary is driven by one mission: to build a future where healthcare is accessible, equitable, and designed to empower every individual to thrive.