About Dianah

Professional Experience

Dianah Mukundwa is an experienced financial sector leader and current MC/MPA Mason Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. She brings more than 13 years of expertise in banking, insurance, investments, and strategy. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Sonarwa Life Assurance Company Limited (2023–2025), following her role as Head of Strategy, Business Analysis, and Social Impact Investments at Equity Bank Rwanda Plc (2019–2023).

Education and Credentials

Dianah holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University (UK) and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Rwanda. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR).

Leadership and Personal Interests

Beyond her executive career, she serves as an Independent Board Director for corporate institutions and NGOs, while actively volunteering to empower communities, mainly families, women, and youth. A wife and mother, Dianah enjoys painting, reading, and volleyball—pursuits that reflect her creativity, teamwork, and balance.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Community & Connection

Build bridges across programs by launching more faculty-student dinners, refreshments (coffee/tea), cultural events, shared activities that bring us together, and a Picture directory per program accessible to all students for continued & future connections.

Student Support

Advocate for extended counseling hours during high-demand times (like exams), expand career resources tailored to HKS students and connections with the Alumni, and add initiatives like Kids Day at HKS to support parents in our community.

Academic Enrichment

Create stronger faculty-student engagement, expand cross-program collaboration, and provide more opportunities to connect classroom learning to the real world.

Transparency & Voice

Start a monthly “Ask KSSG Anything” town hall so decisions and budgets are open—and every student’s voice is heard.

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