– Who is Rebecca Gjini?

I am a person that explores the world with curiosity and passion.  I see every opportunity and situation that comes my way as an opportunity to learn and grow.  Knowledge is something that I never take for granted. Knowledge is how I begin to understand the world around me and is the way I will learn to understand who everyone else is in this world is.  I am determined in everything that I pursue and push my boundaries to try things and to explore the experiences life has to offer. Creativity and enthusiasm are also parts of who I am. I approach problems in my life with a certain level of mindfulness and think about what solutions will allow me to live an entertaining and positive life.  I want to live a life that is filled with excitement and happiness.  I am a person who wants to be there for other people and contribute what I can to make the lives of the people around me better.  I am patient, I am loving, and I am a person that is shaped by the experiences I’ve had and the memories that I have yet to make.


- How will you change the world?

I will change the world by embracing my individuality and using my strengths to tackle problems that are of large importance to me.  Climate change is, in my opinion, the biggest problem the world is facing today.  As someone with a love for mathematics and science, I want to utilize my skills to combat global warming.  I want to conduct climate predictability research that will embrace the urgency of finding solutions to climate change.  As a researcher I will learn about ways to better predict extreme weather events and natural disasters so that policymakers have a better understanding about how to address these issues.  I want to do what I can to make people aware of the necessity for action on climate change and to bring a sense of humility to the world.  I want there to be a better appreciation for nature throughout the world and the research I do will help promote that and show people what happens when the planet isn’t taken care of.  


- What do you want your epitaph to read?


I want my epitaph to read: “beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, etc. Bringing joy and happiness to everyone she meets”