Gemma Hedayati is a Dalyell scholar in her second year at the University of Sydney. She is studying a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Anthropology and Global Studies. At university Gemma is a general executive on the International and Global Studies Society. In high school, Gemma enjoyed debating and twice won the State title in Debating. She works part time as a high school debating coach and also adjudicates debates and public speaking competitions.