Student Profile

Manasseh studied Biological Sciences majoring in Ecology at the University of Zimbabwe. Her undergraduate thesis was ecotoxicology research on enzyme activity and histology of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile Tilapia) as biomarkers for municipal waste pollution in Lakes Manyamae and Kariba, Zimbawe. She is particularly interested in ecology, ecotoxicology, wetlands and natural resources management research

A volunteer at heart, who has taken part in community activities, youth leadership development since 2010 with Leo clubs under the Lions Club International, a largest serving humanitarian organization. She rose through the ranks from being a club board member, district zone chair till she became a District President for Botswana and Zimbabwe. Throughout her journey she has amassed several clubs, district awards including 2021 Leo of the year award within Africa Constitutional area.

Manasseh identifies herself as an aspiring driven researcher. She is currently pursuing here Masters studies in Biodiversity Informatics until 2023 at Malawi University of Science and Technology. This M.Sc. will drive her towards fulfilling Sustainable development goals on Climate Action, life below water and life on land respectively, by tackling climate change impacts, and developing climate adaptation plans, reduction of pollution and sustainable management of resources.  The M.Sc. will also enable Manasseh to have a vast understanding of data analytics, to organize biodiversity information and make it universally accessible and useful.