Hopes and Dreams of a Recent Graduate

By Alicia St. Denis

Be bold, be daring, but most importantly, be unique. These are the words that describe this alumna’s spirit. M’zondwase Mumba (MBA 21, BS 19) is ready to accomplish her dreams in the working world for which she prepared.

M’zondwase is no ordinary student. She traveled to Portales, New Mexico, from the small town of Luanshya in Zambia, in southeastern Africa. She came to the United States with aspirations of one day becoming a pilot, a dream since she was a young girl. She took her grand-uncle’s advice and set forth on her adventure to the United States.

“My grand-uncle lives in Albuquerque. He believes that the United States is full of endless opportunities and would be the best place to get my pilot certification,” M’zondwase said.

M’zondwase chose Portales because of its similarity to her hometown. ENMU’s low tuition was an added benefit. M’zondwase spent six years achieving her dreams, earning an associate’s degree in General Studies and bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science before finishing her MBA. All this while completing two minors in Business Administration and Accounting.

M’zondwase was hired at Barr and Company LLP in Roswell, New Mexico, before her graduation in May.

Now that M’zondwase has graduated with her MBA, she has big plans for her future. Once she has obtained her pilot license, she plans on going back home to Zambia to build an institution that can support and educate less fortunate children.

“My hopes are for this institution to concentrate on aspects of aviation, knowing that there is such a variety of professions in the field,” M’zondwase said.