Panelist
Zimbabwe
Bernard Simbarashe Juru serves as the U.S. Embassy Harare Alumni Coordinator, with his primary responsibility being the management of the Exchange Alumni portfolio within the Public Diplomacy Section. Ben is an alumnus of the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship, specifically from the Business & Entrepreneurship Track. Prior to his current role, he held the position of E-Commerce Product Manager at Ecocash Holdings, where he served from 2014 to 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in International Studies and Communications Studies from Monash University. Ben is driven by a strong passion for community development, possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, and has a keen interest in technology, often engaging in software development and collaborating with startup ventures. Ben is a Liverpool FC aficionado!