Meet the mentors
Meet the dedicated mentors at STEM Empowerment Hub who are passionate about guiding and inspiring students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Dr Anastacia Dlamini
Lecturer and Applied Mathematician
“I believe mentorship can spark a lifelong interest and help students overcome barriers, build skills, and envision a future in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.”
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Dr Thandile Gule
Water Specialist & PhD in Water Management
“With the current lack of employment opportunities across Africa, young people do need the help of mentors who have walked the way in guiding them and helping them bridge from academia to the industry.”

Ms Nomkhosi Dlamini
Science & Mathematics Educator
“I believe mentoring would assist in breaking down barriers and help learners achieve outstanding results.”
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Insurance Underwriter & Finance Graduate
"I believe in guiding and empowering others to reach their potential. Sharing knowledge, offering support, and helping others navigate challenges is a meaningful way to create positive change and foster growth.”
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Science Educator & MSc. Student
"Mentorship, to me, is about igniting curiosity and courage in others—not handing over a map, but walking beside them as they draw their own. I thrive in spaces where science meets storytelling, and where shared questions become shared power.”
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Environmental Engineer
“I know what it means to come from a place with limited access but unlimited potential. Growing up in Eswatini, and now working as an engineer in the U.S., I've seen how much of a difference exposure, guidance, and community can make. This program isn't just about career, it's about creating space where we were never expected to be.”

MSc Genomic Medicine Graduate,
Bioinformatics analyst
"Mentorship is about bridging the gap between potential and progress. It's about nurturing curiosity, guiding through uncertainty, and equipping others with the tools to thrive in spaces that once felt out of reach."

Energy and Environmental Economics
Graduate Student
"Mentorship is a powerful exchange; of ideas, courage, and possibility. I mentor to remind others that their dreams are valid, their questions matter, and they can shape the future of our planet with both intellect and empathy."

Mathematics Graduate Student and Educator
“In every equation I teach, I see more than numbers—I see stories of resilience, of problem-solving under pressure. Mentorship is my way of showing others that even the most complex challenges have elegant solutions, once you choose to stay in the room with the problem.”
Meet the mentees
We are pleased to welcome the inaugural cohort of the 2025 STEM Empowerment mentorship program. These motivated individuals are prepared to enhance their knowledge and shape their futures in the field of STEM.




















