Faculty: Science
Program: Global Public Health and Nutrition
Year: 2017
Country: Zimbabwe
Kumbirai, or Trish as she is fondly called, is described as a “compassionate, intelligent, self-motivated, and focused young lady.” In 2015, as a result of her strong performance in the sciences and Math, Trish was nominated by the Principal to attend WiSci Girls STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) in Rwanda—a girls’ camp about leadership and advocacy in the STEAM field for young women. While she is an outstanding student in the classroom, her engagements are also well recognized in her extra-curricular activities. She dedicates her time to helping the community through working with four other students to start initiatives such as her fashion enterprise to employ the less privileged youths with vocational skills in sewing or visiting the orphanage once a week to help with the children’s homework. She has also represented her school as a top tennis player and high jump athlete.
Through her Bachelor of Science degree in Global Health & Nutrition, Trish will gain a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health and later, pursue a career path that will enable her to influence health and social policy. She hopes to join forces with like-minded individuals to dismantle the barriers faced by minority groups as they attempt to reach their full health potential. Trish is also passionate about the development of her country of origin, Zimbabwe, and hopes to be at the forefront of alleviating food insecurity and poverty.