CCBC Alumna, Technology and Engineering Pathway
Cybersecurity and network technology major Dumont, a 2024 President’s Distinguished Graduate finalist, is prepared to lead in STEM.
I see myself actively advocating for diversity and inclusion in technology workplaces.
Dumont Henriette was 20 years old when she immigrated from Cameroon to the United States in 2014. After seven years, she earned asylee status.
“I came to the U.S. to escape and seek a better future, and I am extraordinarily grateful for that, as many did not have this opportunity,” she said.
While Henriette enrolled in CCBC in Fall 2021, she hit the ground running even before classes started. She participated in the Summer Bridge program for first-year students to connect with other students, get acquainted with the campuses and prepare for college-level coursework.
“When I decided to return to school to obtain an associate degree, my plan was straightforward: Go to class, then go back home,” said Henriette. “Somehow, due to the abundance of resources CCBC offers, I became involved through the Summer Bridge program, and then the Student Engagement office. This unexpected but welcome turn of events has led to a fruitful three years at CCBC.”
Henriette earned a CCBC Foundation Scholarship and graduated in June 2024 with an associate degree in cybersecurity and network technology: CISCO. She has been on the dean’s list every semester at CCBC, and she was named a President’s Distinguished Graduate finalist.
In addition to her exceptional academic performance, Henriette has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while at CCBC. She was a member of the College Senate, Honors College, International Club, Student Government Association, Student Honors Council, Student Programming Board, Women in Tech Club and the Tech Club.
She was also co-president of Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Rho Pi Chapter), president of the Psychology Club and president of the Queer Club. She is now a member of the CCBC Alumni Board.
Her professors said she excelled at balancing extracurricular activities, service to her community, leadership opportunities and her academic studies.
Henriette completed an internship as a cybersecurity intern in CCBC’s IT department, which provided her with an important understanding of working in the field of cybersecurity, organizational structure, diversity issues and the importance of collaboration and cooperation.
Now that she has earned her associate degree, Henriette plans to attend a four-year university to obtain a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. She has been accepted to Stevenson University, Drexel University, UMBC and University of Baltimore. She wants to further her education and earn a master’s degree and a Ph.D.
Henriette would like to find a position as a cybersecurity analyst and eventually to become a chief information security officer. She has never backed down from a challenge nor let preconceived gender stereotypes stop her from excelling in the STEM field.