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MS Engineering [ Design-Impact ]

Stanford University (2024)


BS Engineering Sciences - Mechanical

Yale University

I am a systems thinker, design engineer, and educator passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, particularly in low-resource settings. I specialize in designing and developing innovative, user-centered solutions that drive impact in global health, education, and technology. I bring expertise in rapid prototyping, hands-on project management, and a collaborative, inclusive approach to problem-solving. My career has been driven by a commitment to advancing equity, enhancing technical skills, and creating lasting, scalable impact through design and education. 

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Speaking & Mentorship  ↓ 

  • Maternal and Infant Health Award 2023 | JUDGE | by Lever for Change, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation affiliate—in partnership with ICONIQ Impact
  • The Mawazo Institute Ideas Exchange : The Future of Education Discussion 2022 | SPEAKER | Exploring the future of African higher education
  • Innovation Week Tanzania 2021 | SPEAKER / PANELIST | Rethinking Development in the 21st Century: Making in Tanzania – Makerspaces as the cornerstone of the innovation ecosystem
  • VentureWell Open Conference 2021 | SPEAKER/CO-FACILITATOR | Impactful Events Programming Inside of  Makerspaces that Support Education
  • Makerfaire 2020 | SPEAKER | Dar es Salaam’s Response to COVID-19: Locally distributed 3D Printing Network 
  • Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Faculty Workshop 2020 | MAIN FACILITATOR | Active learning in Engineering Education
  • UNDP Thinker’s Campus Series 3 2020 | SPEAKER | Using 3D Printing in the Fight against COVID-19
  • ABEC Design Competition 2019 | MENTOR
  • Malawi Innovators Design Competition 2019 | JUDGE

Technical Skills ↓ 

Fabrication: Injection Molding | CNC & manual machining | 3D Printing | Lasercutting & other 2D machining | CAD Modelling & Simulations (Fusion 360 & Solidworks) | Knitting | Metalwork & Woodwork | Brazing | Welding | Sandcasting Coding: Arduino | C++ | JavaScript | Teensy | RDesign etc.: Needfinding | Interviewing | Rapid prototyping | Design Research | Figma | Mural | Human-Centered Design Thinking Methods

Past Partners & Collaborators