Tatenda Shamiso Mazambani

Tatenda is from a small city in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe, a close-knit community known for its distinct dialect, Manyika. As a science enthusiast prompted by the need for innovation hubs for marginalized youth in her hometown, she founded the Regional STEAM Expo (RSE). Through RSE, she mentored a cohort of students who have gone on to initiate start-ups that work to solve community problems. She served on the International Relations Council, where students practice diplomacy by simulating the Model African Union and United Nations. She aims to revolutionize innovation and engineering through Africa-centered designs. Tatenda genuinely enjoys talking to people, whether it’s a brief greeting or a theological debate, as she finds that her most creative ideas are generated through conversations. As a Scholar, she is excited to be part of a diverse and ambitious team and looks forward to meeting and learning from new people.