Joy Makumbe

2015 fellow Joy Makumbe was recently featured by Visibility STEM Africa, an initiative that amplifies the voices of STEM leaders and inspires young Africans to pursue careers in STEM fields. Joy, a water sanitation engineer, currently works for Egis Group. She recently completed a water sanitation project in Tanzania, leading a team in the construction of water pump stations, guard houses, electro-mechanical improvements and more.
In her feature, Joy spoke about her passion for creating community impact through bringing water and sanitation solutions to the African continent. Joy also gave advice to young Africans who are interested in STEM: “You can! Be tough. Don’t give up. Don’t look back. Remember, there is always someone to hold your hand along the journey,” she said.​