Angela Merkel was first elected in 2005 as the Chancellor of Germany and was reelected three times since then in 2009, 2013, and 2018. She plans to serve as Chancellor until September 2021. She has been named Time Magazine’s "Person of the Year" in 2015, ranked #1 for Power Women 2020, #4 on Powerful People 2018 by Forbes, and awarded countless honorary doctorates including from Harvard University in May 2019. Merkel herself earned her first doctorate in 1986 in quantum chemistry. In 2005, she became the first female and first East German Chancellor of Germany. Her nickname “Mutti Merkel" or Mother Merkel reflects her decades-long role as a compassionate and thoughtful leader in Germany. The following article intends to reflect on Merkel’s identity, life experiences, and notable events that have shaped her public image.