Julianna Pichardo de la Rosa
Humanitarian Technologies Board facilitator
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About the Event
The IEEE UMaT Student Branch Meetup, Mentorship, and Networking event is a flagship gathering organized alongside ICSSID 2026. The event brings together students, professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders to foster collaboration, mentorship, and innovation.
A key highlight of the event is the Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB) training focused on community-driven projects. Participants will be introduced to IEEE programs such as SIGHT, EPICS in IEEE, and MOVE, with practical guidance on developing impactful community projects and accessing funding opportunities.
Objectives
- Promote IEEE membership and student engagement
- Provide mentorship and professional networking opportunities
- Train participants on humanitarian technology and community projects
- Support development of fundable Tech4Good solutions
HTB Training Focus
- Introduction to IEEE Humanitarian Technologies (HTB)
- How to develop community-based technology solutions
- Project design using SIGHT and EPICS frameworks
- Accessing IEEE funding and grants for community projects
- Impact measurement and sustainability strategies
HTB Facilitators
Brittany Chubbuck
Humanitarian Technologies Board facilitator
Target Audience
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career professionals, IEEE members, researchers, and participants of ICSSID 2026.
Organizing Committee
| Name | Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Engr Dr Ezekiel Mensah Martey | Event Lead | Experienced in organizing IEEE events, academic conferences, and student development programs; provides leadership and technical direction for the meetup and HTB training sessions. |
| Engr Sitti Mensah | IEEE Ghana Section Chair (Advisor) | Provides strategic oversight, institutional coordination, and support for IEEE activities across Ghana; extensive experience in professional engineering leadership and IEEE programs. |
| Dr Maxwell Addison | Young Professionals Chair & HTB Representative | Leads IEEE Young Professionals activities and supports Humanitarian Technologies Board initiatives; experienced in mentorship, Tech4Good projects, and community engagement. |
| Mr Frederick Broni | Ghana Section Membership Development Chair | Leads membership growth initiatives within IEEE Ghana Section; experienced in recruitment strategies, member engagement, and professional development programs. |
| Billy James Dega | IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group Chair | Promotes diversity and inclusion in engineering; leads initiatives to support and empower women in engineering through mentorship, outreach, and professional development programs. |
| Anastasia Oheneba Duah | IEEE UMaT Student Branch President | Leads student branch activities, coordinates IEEE programs on campus, and drives student engagement, outreach, and professional development initiatives. |
| Antoniette Nelson Baidoo | UMaT-SRID Representative | Represents student research and innovation development; supports coordination of student engagement, research dissemination, and participation in IEEE initiatives. |
Expected Outcomes
- Increased IEEE membership and student participation
- Formation of student-led community technology projects
- Submission of proposals for IEEE HTB/SIGHT funding
- Strengthened collaboration between academia and industry
