Obsa comes from a background in Genetics and Cell Biology from Washington State University. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Data Science from the University of Colorado Boulder online. In the pathogen detection lab, he is responsible for preparing specimens for testing and processing samples for assays in the pathogen detection lab. He returns to Ethiopia every couple of years to volunteer at his brother's pharmacy, where he gained valuable experience and made a difference in the community. In his free time, he writes poetry and has had the opportunity to perform at the 5th Avenue Theater.