“This quote reminds me that my impact is not going to be measured by the things I have achieved but rather the people I have helped and what I have done to help my community. This quote reminds or inspires me to think of ways I can give back to my community using the skills and knowledge I have. I believe that even if it’s something small, the impact could be significant.”
“At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel Washington
Faith
Home country: Malawi
University: Union College, Class of 2028
Major: Engineering
Ashinaga Proposal Topic: Bridging the Biomedical Equipment Gap in Malawi
My life purpose is to be fearless in learning so I can increase accessibility to quality education for children, especially for girls living in rural Malawi, and improve my country’s health technology to build more efficacious medical equipment used for treatment.
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Professional Interests:
◦ I want to work as a biomedical engineer specializing in biomechanics to design and develop products such as prosthetics or focusing on bioengineering research in research institutes or corporations.
Experiences:
◦ Joyce Banda Foundation Schools— Teaching Intern (Jan 2024-Feb 2024)
• I was an assistant at the primary school where I looked after kindergarteners and helped teachers facilitate/teach STEM lessons.
◦ Rukoki Special Needs School— Volunteer (Oct 2023)
• Children in this school have a variety of challenges, including dyslexia, hearing impairments, physical impairments, and speech difficulties. Based on the children's disabilities, I planned several activities for each group.
◦ Queen Elizabeth’s Central Hospital— Volunteer (April 2023)
• I helped the nurses feed the patients and ensured patients took their medication on time.
◦ Amazing Grace Orphanage Center— Volunteer (December 2022)
• I organized a fundraiser at my school, where we managed to raise the target amount of money and bought books which we donated to the orphanage
◦ Pioneer Academics - Student Researcher (Feb - July 2024)
• I researched the impact of the criminalization of homosexuality in Malawi on suicidal ideation among sexual minorities. I analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and correlations between legal policies and mental health outcomes. The research paper aimed to raise awareness and advocate for policy change.
Skills:
◦ Python programming
◦ Public speaking
◦ Community service
◦ Research skills
◦ Teamwork
◦ Critical thinking
◦ Problem solving
◦ Analytical thinking
◦ Good communication skills
◦ Proactive
◦ Time management
◦ Leadership skills