Global STEWARDS 2025 Cohort

We welcome the new students to our program!

Zamila Juma Mohamed	Zamila is a student pursuing a degree in Agribusiness Management and Technology at Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST). Her passion lies in integrating innovative solutions to enhance sustainable agricultural practices. She aims to contribute to the agricultural sector in Tanzania by focusing on the interconnections between water, energy, and food systems. The UMD Global Stewards Undergraduate Program offers an opportunity to deepen her understanding of these critical areas. This program will equip her with the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable development in agribusiness, ultimately benefiting communities in Tanzania and beyond.
Sijan Sharma Kuinkel	Sijan is a final-year undergraduate Environmental Engineering student at Kathmandu University, Nepal. She is passionate about addressing environmental challenges through sustainable solutions. With research experience in water quality assessment, wastewater treatment, and green energy, her aim is to contribute to global water, food, and energy sustainability. She plans a career in sustainable resource management, environmental resilience, food security and the energy-water nexus, and believes the Global STEWARDS Undergraduate Program will provide invaluable hands-on experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced training in the FEW nexus by fostering systems thinking, professional skills, and global networking opportunities.
Sebika Bohara	Sebika is a 4th year undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Kathmandu University. Her interest lies in sustainable agriculture and understanding climate change effects on crop production, particularly in relation to systems ideas in food-energy-water nexus. She believe that the University of Maryland Global STEWARDS program will equip her with the knowledge and skills to enhance her understanding of food, energy, and water systems, while also preparing her to address real-world challenges and fostering academic growth.
Sabina Pandit	KU School of Science
Nicolaus Morisi Kibondo	Nicolaus is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management and Technology at Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Tanzania. His future career plans include working in sustainable agriculture, food security, and planting trees, where he aims to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability in agriculture. He believes that the Global STEWARDS program will provide valuable insights and practical experience in the food-energy-water nexus, helping him to develop the skills necessary to make a significant impact in his local and regional communities.
Neeta Pant	KU School of Science
Michael Komba	MUST
Kimndala Leteo	Kimndala is a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Agribusiness Management and Technology from Mbeya University of Science and Technology in Tanzania. His research involves the accessibility of agricultural Inputs and its impact on vegetable production. He is working on the characterization of microbial pollutants of irrigation water In Tanzania. His goal for this internship is to gain practical experience in identifying and characterizing microbial contaminants, which is essential for improving water quality and ensuring safe agricultural practices. Through the exposure to real-life research projects, he wants to learn more about environmental impact, microbial ecology, and water quality assessment techniques that for improve farm productivity.
Joshua White Martin	MUST
Hannah Altberger	UMD - Social Data Science-Public Health
Emilia Ross	Emilia is a Junior Environmental Science and Policy student with a concentration in Environmental Economics, at the University of Maryland. She is also pursuing a minor in Business Analytics. She is passionate about using her experience in this field to guarantee all individuals access to essential resources while developing sustainable practices to make this possible. Emilia is excited for this program as a next step with opportunities to connect and collaborate with people all over the world, as well as use research to develop data-driven solutions.
Boluwatife Adetutu	Boluwatife is a final-year student studying Environmental Management and Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. She is deeply passionate about sustainability and aspires to become a global environmental advocate, focusing on challenges around food, energy, water, and environmental issues. She believes the Global STEWARDS Undergraduate Program will provide her with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective to create sustainable solutions. The opportunity will help her transform her research passion into impactful actions that benefit both her local community and the whole planet.
Bitisha Subedi	KU School of Science
Bazizan Malingo	Bazizan Malingo Rugumbahya is a senior at Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST), pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness Management and Technology. He is also enrolled in the MIEH 333 - Water, Food, and Global Public Health course at the University of Maryland. Bazizan was a 2024 Global FEWture Alliance Summer Intern at CultivAid in Dodoma before becoming a member of the 2025 UMD Undergraduate Global STEWARDS. His future career and research focus on sustainable agriculture, addressing global challenges in food, water, and energy utilization. He plans to pursue a Master's and PhD in the future.
Godwin Mkama	MUST