Pamella Ntshakaza

General Info

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Commercialization of university research (assessing market potential of technologies, develop lab to market strategies, new product development)
2. Strategies to improve university-industry partnerships, deal negotiation and fund raising
3. Improve my leadership skills: specifically in mentorship and coaching, conflict resolution and public speaking

Ideal Company Type

I would like to be placed in or exposed to a Technology Transfer division of a university, if possible.

Additional Technical Skills

Conducted greenhouse and field trials; fungal disease evaluations; molecular screening of breeding material

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Adaptable
2. Determined
3. Resourceful

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

I am in the early stages of middle management and still have a lot of leadership and management skills to learn. The program will provide me with the mentoring I need to succeed in this role. I hope to network with individuals that will help me grow on a personal and professional level. I hope to learn from both the participants and mentors on how they contribute in the spaces they are. In general, I hope to be inspired to do things that I think I am not capable of doing.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

I am involved in various initiatives that promote and support innovation in my community. I hope the TechWomen experience will equip me with skills and knowledge that I will be able to plough back in these initiatives and help grow them. I also hope to establish a prototype development unit that will be specially designed to help women who are involved in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Work History

Education History