The journey of a Guyanese trailblazer in educational leadership

Dr. Vashti Budhram (seated in front), her Tain Campus classmates and lecturer (extreme right)

Turning obstacles into opportunities
Where others might see impossibilities as setbacks, Dr. Budhram views them as opportunities. She shared that her driving force was simply accomplishing what she was told she could not because of the odds. “The motivation for me to become a champion is when I was told what I could not be. I then decided that no negativity would hold me back, and I would strive and develop with or without validation. My family members and mentors continue to be supportive and I am determined to journey forward and help others on the way,” she asserts.

Empowering women through education
The 49-year-old mother of five is a vibrant advocate for the education of women and girls, especially those facing adversities. Drawing inspiration from her own challenges, Dr. Budhram sees education, in any field, as the first step to creating a better way of life. “I have a passion for young people to see them achieve in life, and especially women. I want them to know that we have the strength and we can do impossible things if we just believe in ourselves. And so, I advocate for a lot of women, especially those who are experiencing many challenges which appear to be unsurmountable. I have had rough times, but I never gave up. I still made it,” she shared.

Giving back to Guyana
Never one to turn her back on her home, Dr. Budhram frequently returns to Guyana and aspires to play a larger role in developing the country that shaped her. “My future endeavour is to be an educational leader who can inspire other people to become good leaders and thus contribute effectively to the development of whichever country they reside in. Specifically, I would like to have the opportunity to share in educational leadership programmes in Guyana. Guyana is developing rapidly and we have to ensure that our citizens are trained in all relevant areas. Development in education must be regarded as a priority. I am willing and ready to serve,” she said.

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Publish date : 2024-09-21 18:30:00

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