Women Who Reign: Lisa Gregory Chille

“Through my education, I didn’t just develop skills, I didn’t just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence.” — Michelle Obama

Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
I am a Tanzanian woman studying Computer Science at Harvard. I also study Music and I am on the varsity rowing team here!

What # (hashtag) would define your life journey?
#justdoit

Favorite website / app:
Groupme

Song that makes you want to dance:
”Slumber Party” feat. Tinashe — Britney Spears

Technical and/or life challenge you’ve faced and how you overcame it:
My first year on the crew team, I was very unconfident in my ability to contribute. Most of my teammates had been in the sport for over 6 years and I felt way out of my depth. Over the course of that first year, I came to appreciate novice-ness and love it. I appreciated the fact that novices do have something to contribute to a team comprised mostly of experienced people. The new energy that novices bring to the team is incredibly important. A year later, I…