Betel Zewde was born and raised in Ethiopia and grew up a very outgoing and active child. Always staying productive, she ventured into a lot of different activities to show her talent. She was a part of the honor roll in early elementary school years, and in high school, she joined a group called Kids First that opened the door for mentoring and helping kids with crafts and school assignments. She was also part of the Art and photography club, which helped artistic young adults come together to work on art projects and explore their love for art.