Dr Zeina Merhi was a mentor to young women from diverse backgrounds seeking to enter a profession they did not otherwise see themselves in. She encouraged and supported others to dream big and believe in possibilities of a better world and the role we can all play in shaping it. As a highly regarded doctor, her trailblazing often saw her called upon to assist others. Her most recent posting was in regional NSW where she took up a role in training obstetricians to address the shortage of specialised medical experts in country New South Wales