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Tasimba Jonga

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Music Production
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Swimming
  • Soccer
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Mental Health
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Economics

Reading

  • Academic
  • Business
  • Design
  • Self-Help
  • Leadership

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hi! My name is Simba and I'm a chemical engineering and economics senior at UT. I'm passionate about pioneering renewable energy across the world and using technology in tandem with entrepreneurship to bring economic empowerment in emerging economies.

Education

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Bachelor's degree program

2017 – 2022

Majors:
  • Chemical Engineering
Minors:
  • Economics

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Stanford University
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Founder and Managing Director

    Venture Capital & Private Equity · VFL Ventures

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Co-Founder

    Internet · Rease Inc.

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Engineering and Process Technology Intern

    Pharmaceuticals · Bayer

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Productivity & Analytics Engineer Intern

    Chemicals · Dow

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

  • Operations Program Manager Intern

    Computer Software · Microsoft

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Financial Services
Dream career goals:
Founder
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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