Makanatsa Paduze

Makanatsa Paduze is the Graduate Assistant of Project Excel. 

She was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, earning her bachelor’s degree in information security and assurance from the Harare Institute of Technology. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in cybersecurity and digital forensics with a concentration in cybersecurity. She is passionate about leveraging her skills to make a positive impact in cyberspace and the world at large.

Makanatsa enjoys being part of OAAE. She advocates for first-generational students to get a good education and achieve their professional goals. She believes that, with the right support, one can achieve anything.