Alumni Spotlight: Shingai Mavengere

Class of 2002

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Director of Compliance at Microsoft Federal

Shingai Mavengere is the Director of Compliance at Microsoft Federal. Prior to Microsoft, he was a director in the government contractor advisory practice of Baker Tilly US, LLP. His role entailed assisting government contractors alleviate the financial risk associated with government compliance. He previously served as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at UnitedHealthcare, and began his career at Ernst & Young, LLP. He earned his BBA in Accounting in 2002 from Marymount University, and his MS in Accounting from the University of Virginia in 2003.

Shingai is proud to serve as treasurer on the Board of Directors at Calvary Women’s Services. This local DC nonprofit empowers homeless women to transform their lives through housing, health, education and employment programs. He is also a member of several notable professional associations including the American Bar Association’s Accounting, Cost and Pricing Committee, the Professional Services Council, and the National Contract Management Association While at Marymount, Shingai was involved in activities across campus. He served as a resident assistant, a student ambassador, a member of the Ethics Bowl team, a member of the gospel choir, was heavily involved in Campus Ministry, and worked in the Office of Student Activities. Shingai currently resides in Arlington, Virginia with his wife Kat Mavengere and bright, beautiful daughters, Kiera and Sydney.

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The person who had the greatest impact on me at Marymount was Carlton Sauls, Director of Residence Life. He was my mentor, confidant, and friend and he helped Marymount feel like a home away from home. He taught me how to recognize and appreciate the good in every person, and he taught me that “we are only disappointed when our own expectations aren’t met.”