Empowering Future STEM Leaders: The Inspiring Journey of Njeri Mwaniki and Zaidi STEM

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illuminata

women shaping the future of agriculture

45 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to illuminata podcast! Here we highlight the importance of women in agriculture and STEM. We are very proud to be part of this community and want to share with everyone the achievements and contributions of extraordinary women working in this field. We created the podcast "Illuminata" where we host women to discuss their personal path in STEM and share advice to inspire the next generation of women in agriculture.

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Empowering Future STEM Leaders: The Inspiring Journey of Njeri Mwaniki and Zaidi STEM

illuminata

54 minutes 46 seconds

11 months ago

Empowering Future STEM Leaders: The Inspiring Journey of Njeri Mwaniki and Zaidi STEM

Njeri Mwaniki, originally from Kenya, is a scientist, mother, sustainability advocate, and change agent with a deep-rooted passion for agriculture and innovation to sustain global food systems. Growing up on a farm inspired her career in science, where she now leads as the Field Agronomy Coastal Hub Lead in Field Solutions, R&D, based in St. Louis, USA. With 14 years of experience at Bayer and a Master's in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida, Njeri ensures the efficacy of crop protection solutions for horticultural markets. As the founder of Zaidi-STEM, Njeri empowers young African women to pursue STEM careers, breaking barriers and inspiring change. Zaidi-STEM promotes STEM in Sub-Saharan Africa, enriches local education systems, and creates mentorship opportunities with diverse professionals. Njeri’s mission is to inspire the next generation of women leaders in STEM, championing education and innovation for a sustainable future.

https://zaidistem.org/