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Ipti's Journey to Becoming a Mining Engineer

Ipti grew up in North Kaneshie, a suburb of Accra, Ghana's capital. Ipti's decision to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of mining engineering was not without challenges, and she was on the verge of quitting because she did not feel like she fit in. However, she secured an opportunity to intern with a mining company, Tata Steel, in Ghana, and it made all the difference. Read more about the impactful journey of this Mastercard Foundation scholar.

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Ipti, a mining engineer, in a safety overall.

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Ipti, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, wearing a graduation gown with a friend.

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