Charnelle Andrenne Fortuin

Charnelle has three years’ experience as a metallurgical engineer at Namdeb Diamond Corporation, where she provides process quality assurance and has been most notably involved in a project focused on extending the life of a mine. She was previously a junior engineering consultant, holds an honors degree in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt practitioner. Charnelle Andrenne Fortuin has been involved in mentoring high school learners in career guidance with exposure to the opportunities within the mining industry. Upon completion of the Fellowship, Charnelle plans to further her endeavors by setting up a formal mentorship program and securing funds for bursaries and industry stints. Her dream is for young Namibians to become leaders within their chosen professions. She hopes to use her training in entrepreneurial and management skills to implement her own ventures.