What motivates you? "I am motivated by helping other people. In my professional work I am motivated by supporting vulnerable communities to be climate resilient and seeing the outcomes of the support I have provided."
What motivates you? "I am passionate about bridging the developmental gaps within my country to improve access to farms, schools, hospitals, and other socioeconomic activities and centers."
What motivates you? My career goal is to perform research of the highest quality, thereby providing evidence that will influence policy formulation and implementation in order to ensure efficient and effective health care delivery targeting HIV and other infectious diseases among women."
What motivates you? Economic development and shared prosperity for developing economies like Nigeria may not be achieved without solving the prevalent energy poverty and accessibility problems.
After hosting a virtual program in 2021, UC Davis enthusiastically welcomes our 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows in person this summer. Twenty-five young African leaders from 15 countries will participate in the six-week Leadership in Public Management Institute at UC Davis, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. This is the first Mandela Washington Fellowship cohort to join us on campus since the COVID-19 global pandemic began.
UC Davis is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, UC Davis will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Public Management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
As part of the six-week 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship, UC Davis Fellows participated in Ignite Talks, a series of three-to-five-minute speeches delivered by the Fellows regarding their specific professional projects, future plans, and inspirational advice they feel the world could benefit from.
From future policymakers to energy conversation scientists, this year’s Fellows were a diverse cohort coming from vastly different yet equally impressive backgrounds. They are eager to continue to engage with the UC Davis community, and with one another, to further make substantial global change. Let us introduce you to just a few of them!
In today’s world, we need to build the widest range of connections to address global challenges. The Mandela Washington Fellows are determined to create a better tomorrow for all through their expertise and growing leadership in engineering, energy, sustainability and many other fields. I’m proud of UC Davis’ longstanding support of this program and the nearly 130 Mandela Washington Fellows we’ve hosted.
