In today's episode of the My Tech Story Africa podcast, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Dr. Yvette Underdue Murph, a beacon of inspiration in the world of higher education. 🙌🏽 From humble beginnings in New York City 🇺🇸 to her current role as the Director for Enrollment Management, Student Success, Marketing, and Communications at Carnegie Mellon University Africa 🇷🇼 , Dr. Yvette's story is one of perseverance, transformation, and the incredible power of education🤩. Her path began as the youngest of twelve siblings, with dreams of becoming a teacher. It then took unexpected turns into the world of banking, where she tirelessly worked to help underprivileged individuals achieve home ownership. However, the 1987 banking crisis, "Black Monday," prompted her to rediscover her passion for education, setting the stage for her inspiring career in higher learning 📚. Throughout her journey, Dr. Yvette honed her leadership style through diverse roles at institutions with students from various backgrounds, including Hispanic-serving institutions, HBCUs, and institutions with students from Native American and African backgrounds. Her experiences crystallized her leadership style that is characterized by transformation and servant leadership.🤩 Upon her arrival at Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Kigali, Rwanda🇷🇼 , Dr. Yvette continued her mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in education. Through partnerships with the government of Rwanda and the Mastercard Foundation, her team provides scholarships and opportunities for underrepresented students, particularly women in STEM fields. The institution now boasts of a diverse student body representing 21 African countries, with students embarking on internships across the globe. Dr. Yvette's dedication to retaining talent on the continent shines through, as 90% of alumni choose to stay in Africa. This achievement is in alignment with the university's mission of educating the next generation of tech leaders and innovators for the continent. 🌍 The episode wraps up with insights into the university's graduate programs, a glimpse into the rigorous application process, and Dr. Yvette's unwavering commitment to supporting incoming students during their transition. It's a showcase of the exciting achievements and the visionary future of Carnegie Mellon University Africa in transforming lives and shaping the tech landscape in Africa. 👌🏼 See you in the next episode. __________ Join Alice as she explores the world of tech and shares impactful stories with guests on "My Tech Story." Subscribe to our podcast, leave a like, comment, and turn on the notification bell to be alerted whenever we post content. Last but not least, tell a friend about us. Sharing is caring! Here are some useful links: https://linktr.ee/mytechstoryafrica (access youtube link here) Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytechstoryafrica/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-tech-story-africa/?viewAsMember=true Twitter: https://x.com/mtsafrica_?s=21 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytechstoryafrica?_t=8hBOKRveWRB&_r=1 _____ Join our community: https://www.mtsafrica.co/join Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/ffAniezzFHoEvhPY7 __ Email us: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alice-kanjejo/message