Meklit’s Story.

Before Purpose Foundations, Meklit was living under the weight of expectations that were never hers to carry. As the oldest daughter in her village — the one other girls looked up to — she learned early to perform, to excel, and to meet the standards set for her. Her parents wanted her to become a doctor, so she pursued medical school even though deep inside she felt disconnected from herself, unsure of who she was, and spiritually distant from the life she longed to live.

But beneath the pressure, God had woven something different into her design. Meklit carries the strength of individuation — the rare ability to see and value what makes each person uniquely themselves. Her core strength is significance, a deep desire for impact and meaning, paired with a futuristic mindset that constantly envisions what life could become. She’s driven by clarity, moved by emotion, and gifted with a spiritual mercy that allows her to forgive, to see the good in people, and to respond to the deep social and mental needs she feels called to serve.

When Meklit went through the Purpose Foundations beta, everything came into focus. For the first time, she saw how much progress she had been making in the wrong direction — pursuing a path chosen for her, not by her. Through the process, she discovered what she loved, what she was good at, and what she believed the world needed, and it didn’t match the story she had been living. Her transformation moved her from people-pleasing to purpose, giving her the confidence to realign her identity with what God said she was and what she saw the world needed. She began leading her life with intentionality — meeting her needs, expressing her values, and using her strengths in contribution and service to solve the problems that are meaningful for her to solve.

Today, Meklit is the backbone of Purpose Foundations — the operational center and administrative overseer who helps keep our mission grounded, focused, and aligned with what matters most. She pours her time, energy, and effort into this work because she desires to contribute to something meaningful, glorify God, empower others, and experience (and help others experience) a life of true freedom.