Rising Engineering Professional with Focus on Sustainable Development
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The University of EdinburghVanessa Ombura is a dynamic professional who graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Civil Engineering in 2021. As a MasterCard Foundation scholar, she demonstrated exceptional leadership and received the Edinburgh Award for Transformative Achievement. Her career has evolved from her engineering background to include roles in strategy and management consultancy, currently working at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). As co-founder of Leapfrogging Beyond Borders, she developed initiatives focused on smart transport in developing countries and organized student workshops to explore its impact. Ombura's work spans both the UK and East Africa, where she combines her technical expertise with a passion for sustainable infrastructure research and university course development. Her commitment to social impact is evident in her work developing a social enterprise aimed at empowering youth in emerging economies through personal development resources. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ombura expresses her creativity through performance art, particularly spoken word poetry, showcasing her multifaceted approach to personal and professional development.