Lidia Solomon
Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Rwanda
Hi, I'm Lidia Solomon!
Program Manager at Igire Rwanda Organization
Entrepreneurial and impact-driven professional pursuing an MSIT at Carnegie Mellon University Africa and selected as one of 50 Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Brings 6+ years of experience founding and leading startups, leading programs, and building partnerships across Africa. Skilled in strategy, program management, and community building with additional expertise in Python, data analytics, and machine learning fundamentals. Seeking a summer internship in technology consulting, product strategy, or innovation management bridging business, tech, and social impact.
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Experience
Igire Rwanda Organization
Program Manager
January 2025 - August 2025
Led a 10-person on-the-ground team delivering SheCanCODE and digital skills programs for women.
Oversaw enrollment through graduation of 35 women and supervised stakeholder communication.
Built and maintained partnerships with DOT Rwanda, DSE Consortium, UNHCR, and Mastercard Foundation.
Established conversations with MINICT, ILO and other key player stakeholders to ensure program sustainability and visibility.
LSSYA
Founder & CEO
March 2019 - July 2024
Founded and led LSSYA for six years, managing teams ranging from 15-26 members to build a digital mental health solution.
Impacted 2,000+ individuals through service delivery and outreach.
Raised $9,000 in early-stage funding, developed MVP, and achieved product-market fit testing.
Featured in Shega, UNDP, and other international platforms for entrepreneurship and social innovation.
Education
Information Technology
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Graduating in 2027
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Languages
English
Amharic
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