As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, we collaborated with the HKU Alumni Office and three speakers - Mezgebe, Madina, and Saad. They were charismatic and inspiring, each of them bringing a unique perspective and a wealth of experience, reflecting the rich tapestry of backgrounds and stories within our HKU Alumni network.
Meet Our Speakers
Mezgebe
Mezgebe works at an insurance company as an insurance executive. She graduated from HKU with a Bachelor’s of Social Sciences. With a background in Social Sciences, she has dedicated her work to creating impactful change in her work. Mezgebe’s journey is a testament to resilience and the power of diversity in driving progress.
Interviewer: “How has a personal experience shaped your perspective on diversity in your professional life?”
Mezgebe: “Attending an international and diverse university like HKU and living in a multi-cultural city like Hong Kong helped me to cultivate a mindset that appreciates the value of diversity in both academic and professional worlds.”
Saad
Saad is the co-founder of Kodifly - a cutting-edge technology company that specialises in lidar and camera fusion technology, combined with advanced deep learning algorithms. Graduating in 2022 from HKU with a Bachelor’s of Engineering, Saad emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in education. His insights into fostering understanding and collaboration among different cultures are invaluable.
Interviewer: “What advice would you give to current students in HKU in their studies and future careers?”
Saad: “I advise them to have as many experiences as possible, have diversity in their experiences. Do not care about the results, fail fast, learn fast, do more, grow more.”
Madina
Madina is a trailblazer in the field of her work and innovation. Also graduating in 2022 from HKU with a Bachelor’s of Engineering, Madina has broken barriers and paved the way for future generations for women in tech. Madina’s commitment to mentorship and empowerment serves as an inspiration to many, highlighting the importance of representation in all fields.
Interviewer: “What initiatives do you think are essential for promoting diversity in higher education?”
Madina: “I want to highlight something about bias. I think it’s very important to be aware of the biases that we often grow up with and activities by HKU that help us to be more aware of different cultures and backgrounds will help us address those biases and essentially eliminate them.”
Photo & Video | Little Stories
Venue | The University of Hong Kong
Text | Sennett
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