“Together We Engineer”: Spotlighting CrossBoundary women shaping the future through engineering
Today on International Women in Engineering Day we honor the women at CrossBoundary whose work exemplifies collaboration, impact, and purpose-driven innovation. This year’s theme, Together We Engineer, speaks not only to teamwork but to the shared responsibility of building inclusive and sustainable systems for people and the planet.
At CrossBoundary, engineering is more than a profession; it’s a platform for impact. Across distributed renewable energy, infrastructure, and investment advisory, our women engineers are solving problems that matter.
— Sharon Ngarariga, Senior Developer, CrossBoundary Energy
What Does it Mean to “Engineer Together”?
For Sharon Ngarariga, engineering together is about co-creating solutions alongside clients, communities, and technical partners.
“At CrossBoundary, we don’t just engineer systems, we co-develop solutions that are commercially sound, technically resilient, and socially meaningful.”
Sharon describes being a woman in engineering as “owning my space, and engineering with others in mind.” It’s a mindset that prioritizes empathy and inclusion while delivering robust results.
— Tombo Banda, Managing Director, CrossBoundary Advisory
Engineering for Equity
Tombo Banda brings her engineering lens to a bigger-picture mission: making energy access universal.
“Electricity should be a fundamental human right. My work at CrossBoundary is focused on electrifying communities and providing more economical electric transport solutions to boda-boda drivers across Africa.”
She sees engineering as a launchpad for any career and for driving social progress.
“If you know how to solve problems, you can pursue any discipline and excel. You can do anything.”
— Helidah Wagude, Innovation Lab Associate, CrossBoundary Advisory
Real-World Solutions, Real-World Impact
For Helidah Wagude, the real-world outcomes of engineering were evident early in her career.
“Whether I was designing columns or inspecting a building on-site, I realized that the decisions I made could directly affect people’s safety and quality of life.”
Her advice to aspiring women in engineering and development?
“Be fully and unapologetically yourself. That’s how you’ll bring forward the kind of impact only you can create.”
— Dadiso Musarurwa, Senior Power Systems Engineer, CrossBoundary Energy
Grounded in Excellence
Dadiso Musarurwa brings precision and deep expertise to her work as a Senior Power Systems Engineer.
“The core principles of power systems engineering underpin every aspect of my work. Applying these concepts ensures the stable, safe, and efficient operation of the power plants we design.”
Her commitment reminds us that sustainable systems start with strong foundations.
— Anne Gakingo, Senior Developer, CrossBoundary Energy
Engineering the Energy Transition
Anne Gakingo sees her work as part of a global shift.
“To me, the big picture is SDG 7: universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. At CrossBoundary Energy, I close the energy gap while helping to decarbonize SMEs and key industries like mining.”
Anne’s structured and analytical mindset, honed through engineering, continues to guide her work at the forefront of renewable energy innovation.
To every woman in engineering—past, present, and future—thank you for the systems you build, the barriers you break, and the change you lead. Your work powers progress, and your presence paves the way.
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world.
Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
