Modeste Iyakaremye is a passionate Agricultural Researcher with a wealth of experience in community leadership and environmental conservation. He recently graduated from the University of Rwanda, College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM), earning a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Agribusiness in June 2023. Throughout his academic journey, Modeste actively participated in research and extension services. As a member of an agriculture research club, he contributed to the establishment of a Climate-Smart Agriculture Model Farm, which is still operational today. He also led Farmer Field Schools (FFS) that transformed over 850 traditional farmers into modern, market-oriented agriculturalists in the Busogo Sector. In addition to his agricultural work, Modeste has demonstrated leadership in community development. As a Social Welfare Officer in the Butare Sector, he coordinated training on modern pig farming for 250 youth and established two cooperatives to support entrepreneurship. His efforts in environmental conservation earned him recognition for protecting the buffer zones of Nyungwe National Park. With strong communication, teamwork, and technical skills, Modeste is eager to use his knowledge and experience to positively impact rural communities through CorpsAfrica/Rwanda.