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Charles Uwambajimana is a pharmacy student at the University of Rwanda. Charles is co-founder and currently serves as president of SaGE Pharmily, an organization that promotes health and empowers young people. He also volunteers at Youth Service Organization, which focuses on skills development for youth. As a GAB member, Charles will work to enhance communication and collaboration of WMI Scholars from different fellowships. ... See MoreSee Less

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Isaac Yeboah is a medical student from the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana. He is an active leader on campus. He is a curator for TEDxUHAS, president of National Union of Ghana Students and chief justice of the Student Representative Council. He is involved with the One Thousand Sanitary Pad Project, which seeks to distribute free sanitary pads to girls in low-income communities. Isaac plans to develop a career in public health with a focus on global epidemiology. He hopes to bring on board new ideas that will help WMI Scholars in their chosen fields, most especially in the areas of volunteerism and mentorship. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jawaria Shahzad of Pakistan graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology. She has worked for a local research facility researching potential natural treatment for liver cancer. Her civic engagement is centered around educating local children as a means of enriching their lives and their communities. As a board member, Jawaria wants to work towards a successful mentorship program that will help students achieve their goals. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mariam Sulleiman, of Nigeria, is a member of GAB in her final year of undergraduate studies in engineering. She co-founded Females in Clean Energy Foundation which is working to realize gender equality and women’s empowerment while increasing access to affordable and reliable renewable energy in rural communities in Nigeria. As a board member she hopes to strengthen international scholar relationships through a cultural immersion series program. ... See MoreSee Less

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Brian Juma Omala, of Kenya, earned a bachelor of science degree in community resource management in 2015. He will complete his master’s degree in public health at University of Liverpool by the end of the year, when he will begin work as a public health researcher. Juma is the founder of BoldStep Initiative, which addresses the gaps existing in business skills and competency of Kenyan youth, and he remains a team leader in his organization. Juma was the first chairperson of the WMI Kenya Fellowship and currently runs the fellowship’s mentorship program. As a member of the board, Juma is most interested in strengthening the capacities of WMI Fellowship groups. He is co-head of the WMI Webinar Series, offering educational and professional skills training to WMI Scholars. ... See MoreSee Less