Get To Know Our Team

neema.kanyua@imagineworldwide.org

Mphatso Kachule is Executive Director for Imagine Malawi where she is coordinating the further development and scaling of the tablet program across Malawi. Mphatso started her career as a secondary school teacher and is now a seasoned development professional with leadership and management experience in health logistics, HIV care and treatment, digital health and health systems strengthening. Prior to Imagine, she was Country Director for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Mphatso has a Bachelor of Education degree from University of Malawi and a MSc in Strategic Management from University of Derby. She is based in Malawi.

Neema Kanyua

Executive Head of Delivery

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-kanyua/

Neema is the Executive Head of Delivery at Imagine Worldwide. Neema specializes in leading the growth and expansion of impact-focused organizations in Africa. Most recently, she was the Head of Growth at Moko Home & Living, and previously at Nova Pioneer Schools. Her work with expansion has included market strategy, system design, operations management, people development and partnership building. Earlier in her career, Neema was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she worked primarily with government and social sector organizations to shape their strategy and advance their missions. Neema is passionate about the empowerment of women and girls, and she serves on the board of WISER International, an NGO that provides education and health services to girls in rural and underserved regions in Kenya. She earned her BA in Economics from Harvard University and her Executive Masters in Public Policy & Administration from the London School of Economics. Neema is based in Kenya.

Karen Levesque

Executive Head of Research

karen.levesque@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-levesque-15407a2a

Karen is Executive Head of Research at Imagine Worldwide. For 20+ years, she has led education research and technical assistance spanning early childhood through high school, including domestic-international collaborations in early childhood and early grade reading and math. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal and serves on the board of the African Library Project. She earned her BA at Smith College, MPP at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and PhD in Public Policy at the University of California-Berkeley. Karen is based in California, USA.

Jacqueline Halima Mgumia

Executive Director, Imagine Tanzania

Jacqueline Halima Mgumia is Executive Director for Imagine Tanzania. She is spearheading our work with the Government of Tanzania to scale the tablet program throughout the country. Jacqueline is also an anthropologist working on development projects aimed at addressing systemic barriers to advancing the rights of children, women, and small-scale producers. She holds a BA in Sociology from Albion College, USA, an MA in Development Studies from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and a PhD from Wits University, South Africa. Jacqueline is an active member of the Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP), Haki Ardhi, and Soma. She also contributes as a gender expert to the Tanzania Volleyball Association. Recently, she and her colleagues founded a sports club called RiseHer to support women’s empowerment in sports. Jacqueline is based in Tanzania.

Karabo Moloko

Executive Head of Portfolio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karabo-moloko-999879169/

Karabo Moloko is the Executive Head of Portfolio at Imagine Worldwide, where she spearheads the strategic implementation and scaling of technology-driven educational programs. With over 25 years of experience in technology development, management consulting, and executive leadership, Karabo has consistently driven transformative initiatives that have positively impacted various organisations and communities. Before joining Imagine Worldwide, Karabo held several senior roles, including CEO of Sybrin Systems South Africa, where she led the expansion of operations and the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions that enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency. She also served as a management consultant, where she developed and executed digital strategies for organizations across various sectors. She holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce from University of Cape Town, Honours in Business from University of Johannesburg, and is an MBA candidate. Karabo is based in South Africa.

Sane Ngidi

Executive Head of People

sane.ngidi@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sane-ngidi-5659a79/

Sane Ngidi is the Executive Head of People at Imagine Worldwide, responsible for building the talent, culture, and organizational capability required to scale impact. An Industrial and Organizational Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, she has led people strategies across complex, high-growth environments and is deeply passionate about creating future-fit, humane workplaces where people and organizations thrive.

Prior to Imagine, Sane led HR for Africa at the Gates Foundation during a period of significant growth and scaling. She provided leadership and board advisory at Heidrick & Struggles across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, and led HR for complex portfolios navigating change in global markets at Rand Merchant Bank, Wealth Management at Nedbank, and MultiChoice. Sane has also served on the Board of Christel House South Africa, a global education nonprofit (Chair: Remuneration Committee), and is the founder of NGISAMILA, a platform for authentic leadership, as well as co-founder of Theodora, focused on impact, community, and legacy. She is President of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA) for 2025/2026, a coach, lecturer, and advocate for inclusive growth, and holds a PhD from the University of Johannesburg, as well as a Master of Arts, BA Honors, and BCom from the University of the Witwatersrand. Sane is based in South Africa.

Rapelang Rabana

Co-CEO, Imagine Worldwide

alastair.stuart@imagineworldwide.org

Rapelang Rabana is Co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide. She has deep technology industry expertise and a visionary mindset, along with an unwavering commitment to education and skills development in Africa. Prior to becoming Co-CEO, Rapelang was Imagine’s Board Chair and Head of Technology.

Rapelang is the Founder of Rekindle Learning, a dynamic learning tech company that enables organizations to easily codify and share institutional know-how amongst their teams to drive business performance. She is also a Partner at FFWD Innovation, a digital advisory firm. Rapelang has over 15 years of experience building tech, including her first startup right after university and becoming the Chief Digital Officer at BCX, one of South Africa’s largest IT companies. Rapelang has served as a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Entrepreneurship, as a trustee of the Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Education Trust, and as a board member for African Leadership University. She was featured on the cover of Forbes Africa magazine, named Entrepreneur for the World by the World Entrepreneurship Forum, and selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum 2017. She holds a B. Business Science (Computer Science Honours) and an M.Sc from the University of Cape Town and lives in South Africa.

Alastair Stuart

Executive Head of Technology

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-stuart/

Alastair is Executive Head of Technology at Imagine Worldwide. With a rich background in leading engineering and product teams, he has significantly contributed to the growth of various tech companies in the food and logistics industries. Notably, during his tenure at Deliveroo, he spearheaded the expansion of their grocery service and revolutionized customer care operations through the novel application of machine learning and generative AI. With Imagine, he returns to his educational technology roots; Alastair founded the mobile division at Eurotalk, the progenitor of onebillion. He holds a BA in International Politics from Warwick University and resides in London.

Joe Wolf

Co-CEO and Co-founder, Imagine Worldwide

aba.amegatcher@imagineworldwide.org

Joe Wolf is Co-CEO and Co-founder of Imagine Worldwide. Joe is passionately committed to eliminating global educational inequity through scalable solutions and he has dedicated the past decade of his career to launching, supporting, and leading educational philanthropies and nonprofit organizations. Joe co-founded Imagine to help all children achieve the foundational literacy and numeracy skills they need to achieve their full potential. Imagine’s child-directed, tech-enabled learning solution is massively scalable, evidence-based, and serves the most marginalized children. Joe co-founded The Learning Accelerator and Open Up Resources, two highly successful nonprofits focused on innovation and equity in the U.S. K-12 market. He has also served on the boards of the Clayton Christensen Institute, NPX Advisors, Summer Search, New Classrooms, and the New Schools Venture Fund. Joe is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Harvard Business School. He has three school-aged children, is a mountain biker and meditator, and loves all things in the natural world. Joe is based in California, USA.

Imagine Worldwide Staff

Aba Amegatcher

Senior Programs Manager

Aba Amegatcher is a Senior Programs Manager at Imagine. Ultimately, she is driven by helping people unleash their potential, and she supports organizations to scale the impact of their work. Most recently, she consulted for the Mastercard Foundation and Moringa School on increasing the efficacy of the outcomes of existing and new programs. Before that, she worked at TheBoardroom Africa, where she developed and scaled training programs for African female executives, and at the African Leadership University as Director of Career Development. She holds a BA in French from Agnes Scott College. Aba is based in Ghana.

Parth Arora

Director of Product

parth.arora@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/parth-arora-8a2a9434/

Parth is the Director of Product at Imagine Worldwide. He leads Imagine’s engagement with product partners to build robust technological systems aimed at supporting learners. He is also responsible for managing Imagine’s solar technology procurement and implementation efforts in Malawi. Prior to Imagine, Parth led the At-Home Education Technology portfolio at a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-funded philanthropy called Central Square Foundation (CSF) in India. Before his move into venture philanthropy, he worked as a business analyst optimizing lending decisions for Capital One’s credit card business in the UK. Parth holds an MPA degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a Bachelor in Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Parth is based in London.

Abraham Bahlibi

Research Manager

abraham.bahlibi@imagineworldwide.org

Abraham is a Research Manager at Imagine Worldwide. Most recently, Abraham was a research assistant for the Perceptions and Social Judgement Laboratory at CSU East Bay. During his time there, he gained experience working with quantitative research to discover how people think in order to improve relationships. He was also a behavior therapist with experience implementing behavior plans while collecting quantitative and qualitative data to help improve the quality of life for clients on the autism spectrum. Abraham earned his BS in psychology with a minor in statistics at California State University East Bay. He was also a member of The Center for Student Research at CSU East Bay and is part of the Tau Sigma Honor Society. Abraham is based in California, USA.

Sarah Bardack

Research Director

sarah.bardack@imagineworldwide.org

Sarah is Research Director at Imagine Worldwide. Most recently, Sarah was a post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University where her research focused on understanding how parents and teachers support children’s social-emotional development. She also developed expertise in quantitative methods including experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation design and multilevel modeling. Earlier in her career, Sarah worked as an English teacher and a volunteer in Vietnam, supporting health and education programs for disadvantaged children. Sarah earned her BA at New York University, MPP at Georgetown University, and her PhD in Developmental and Psychological Sciences at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. Sarah is based in California, USA.

Carl Bugase

MEAL Systems Manager

carl.bugase@imagineworldwide.org

Carl is the MEAL Systems Manager at Imagine Worldwide. Prior to joining Imagine, Carl worked in the banking industry with National Investment Bank Ghana as a Credit Analyst. During his time there, he gained valuable experience working closely with small-scale enterprises (SMEs) and households to assess their credit worthiness and then making the necessary recommendations to support decision-making. He also supported the monitoring of these SME and household loans to identify challenges that hampered portfolio quality. Carl is passionate about giving back to his community and holds a BSc in Marketing from the University of Professional Studies Accra and an MBA in finance from the University of Ghana. Carl is based in Ghana.

Antonie Chigeda

Executive Head of Government Partnerships

antonie.chigeda@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonie-chigeda-phd-4b6b945/

Seygua Dadson

Talent Acquisition Manager

seygua.dadson@imagineworldwide.org

Seygua Dadson is the Talent Acquisition Manager at Imagine Worldwide, responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment efforts, sourcing top talent, and building strategic hiring pipelines to support the organization’s mission and growth. Previously, at The African Leadership University, she managed employer branding and recruitment for executive and senior roles across the African continent. Her experience spans HR operations, Shared Services, and performance management at organizations including AirtelTigo Ghana and Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology. She holds a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Cher-Wen DeWitt

Executive Head of Development and Communications

cher-wen.dewitt@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cher-wen-dewitt/

Souleymane Dia

Program Manager

souleymane.dia@imagineworldwide.org

Souleymane Dia works at Imagine Worldwide as a Program Manager. He is an agriculture and

project management specialist with 15 years of experience with public, private, and community-based organizations. He has been involved in various food security, poverty alleviation, vocational

training, resilience, and sustainability programs. Souleymane was recently focusing on youth

employment through the National Agency for Youth Insertion and Agricultural Development (ANIDA)

where he was appointed as Regional Supervisor and Program Officer. Souleymane is part of a

National Agricultural College (ISFAR, University of Bambey) research team that has published a dozen

of papers on agriculture and vocational training. He has contributed to the training of over 400

technicians at the National Horticultural Vocational Center (CFPH – Dakar). Driven by the continuous

quest for new skills, Souleymane has completed two master’s degrees in agriculture (Graduate School

of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences) and project management (Institute of Entrepreneurship

and Management – ISEG). His two dissertations were reflecting on respectively cotton improvement

and the non-appropriation of project deliverables by project target communities. Souleymane is based in Senegal.

Vanessa Dufe

Development Manager

vanessa.dufe@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakomonedufe/

Vanessa is the Development Manager at Imagine Worldwide. With years of experience in grant-making, grant management, and program management and coordination, Vanessa has implemented various initiatives that have secured substantial funding and supported impactful community development projects. Her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Kenyatta University sparked her passion for community development, which she has carried forward throughout her career. She has worked with organizations such as Synnefa and the Africa Digital Media Institute & Foundation, managing partnerships, securing donor funding, and contributing to high-impact projects. Prior to her role at Imagine, Vanessa consulted in fundraising and grant management. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Vanessa is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Claire Galdun

Curriculum and Pedagogy Director

claire.galdun@imagineworldwide.org

Claire Galdun is the Curriculum and Pedagogy Director at Imagine Worldwide. She has been in the education field for twenty years now in various capacities. From teaching to working as a school leader to writing and designing curriculum for ed-tech programs. Claire feels a deep commitment to provide all children with an excellent personalized learning experience. She is based in California, USA.

Sugandh Juneja

Executive Director, Imagine Sierra Leone

sugandh.juneja@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugandh-juneja-49787619/

Mphatso Kachule

Executive Director, Imagine Malawi

michelle.kalugendo@imagineworldwide.org

Michelle Kalugendo

Director of Internal Audit and Compliance

Michelle Kalugendo is the Director of Internal Audit and Compliance at Imagine Worldwide, where she leads the organization’s efforts to ensure adherence to policies and procedures and enhance operational efficiency. With over a decade of experience in auditing and compliance, Michelle has developed a deep expertise in risk management, internal controls, and governance. Michelle works to ensure that Imagine has an effective risk management framework to identify key risks and design effective controls to support achievement of our goals as an organization. As an Alumni of one of the Big Four accounting firms (EY) she has served a number of clients in different sectors with main concentration in not-for-profit, oil and gas, and financial services. Most recently she worked with Letshego Tanzania, a subsidiary of Letshego Africa Holding Limited (LAHL).

Michelle is a Certified Internal Auditor and public accountant (CIA/CPA). She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Dar es salaam. She is also an active member of Tanzania Association of Women Certified Accountants where she facilitates training for different women groups to support and promote financial literacy. Michelle is based in Tanzania.

Neema Kanyua

Executive Head of Delivery

neema.kanyua@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-kanyua/

Nitin Kashyap

Director of Product (Learning)

nitin.kashyap@imagineworldwide.org

Nitin Kashyap is the Director of Product (Learning) at Imagine Worldwide. He is a seasoned product leader with over 22 years of experience building and scaling technology products at organizations including Google, Krutrim, McKinsey & Company, Adobe, and Texas Instruments. Previously, he served as Vice President of Products at Krutrim, where he led the vision, development, and growth of AI-first platforms such as Krutrim Cloud and Kruti—India’s pioneering AI assistant—driving large-scale adoption and innovation in multilingual, agentic AI systems. Prior to that, as Senior Vice President and Head of Product at Samagra Governance, he led national-scale GovTech and AI initiatives that impacted millions of citizens across sectors such as agriculture, education, and public services. His work has focused on leveraging AI and digital public infrastructure to deliver inclusive, high-impact solutions. At Google, he drove multiple 0-to-1-to-100 journeys, including the launch and scale-up of Google Go and Read Along, collectively reaching hundreds of millions of users globally. Nitin is based in India.

Kira Keane

Director of Communications

kira.keane@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirakeane/

Kira is the Director of Communications for Imagine Worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience in communications and public affairs, Kira works to share Imagine’s story and highlight the transformational impacts of its work. Prior to joining Imagine, Kira was Managing Partner, External Relations for The Learning Accelerator, a nonprofit focused on innovation in US K-12 education.

Kira has consulted for Fortune 500 companies, internet startups, education foundations, elected officials, and major municipal agencies. She has extensive experience in media, community, and government relations. Kira holds a degree in International Relations from Stanford University. Kira is based in California, USA.

Kamanzi Kenneth

Director of Supply Chain

kamanzi.kenneth@imagineworldwide.org

Kamanzi Kenneth is the Director of Supply Chain at Imagine Worldwide. He is in charge of all supply chain functions (procurement, warehousing, logistics, repairs, and waste management). Kamanzi works closely with the technology and engineering team to develop and maintain supply chain systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Prior to joining Imagine, Kamanzi was the Head of Global supply chain operation in a solar and utility company called Bboxx where he worked for nine years in different supply chain roles. Kamanzi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with Information Technology from the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) in Malaysia. Kamanzi is based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Hadija Kivina

Supply Chain Controller

hadija.kivina@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadija-kivina-cpsp-mba-338419223/

Hadija is the Supply Chain Controller at Imagine Worldwide, bringing over seven years of experience in supply chain management. She specializes in inventory planning, control, and reporting, ensuring optimal stock levels and compliance. Hadija also supports logistics and finance functions while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and quality. Her skills include supply chain management, inventory management, and ERP systems. Hadija is passionate about delivering value to the company and its customers, contributing to the sustainable growth of the company. She holds an MBA from the University of Dar es Salaam and is a Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional. Hadija is based in Tanzania.

Louis Kurambwi

Director of Finance

louis.kurambwi@imagineworldwide.org

Louis Kurambwi is the Director of Finance at Imagine Worldwide. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and holder of Masters of Finance. Louis is a seasoned Finance Expert who started his Finance Journey at KPMG in audit and later moved to Banking, Investments, Retail and Public Sectors. Part of his Finance Journey was spent in the Public Health International NGOs space, where he worked for INGOs that implement UN, The Global Fund, PEPFAR, USAID and CDC grants. He is based in South Africa.

Karen Levesque

Executive Head of Research

karen.levesque@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-levesque-15407a2a

Celeste Lopez

Research Manager

celeste.lopez@imagineworldwide.org

Celeste is Research Manager at Imagine Worldwide, supporting both domestic and international qualitative research efforts. Most recently, Celeste was a Program Coordinator and Lab Manager for the Global Classroom. In these roles, she led the development of online social-emotional curriculum, ran efficacy testing on international educational programs, conducted classroom observations, and facilitated teacher training and parent workshops surrounding early learning. Previously, Celeste served as a preschool teacher for both Mission Neighborhood Centers and Jumpstart in the U.S., as well as internationally through volunteer work in Costa Rica, Chile, India, and China. Celeste earned her BA in Psychology and MA in Developmental Psychology from San Francisco State University, graduating with a Graduate Award in Distinguished Achievement. For her thesis, she analyzed student social-emotional outcomes as a result of the Psychology International Service Learning Program in the Sichuan region of China. Celeste is based in California, USA.

Tshepo Makhubela

Senior Software Engineer

tshepo.makhubela@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshepo-makhubela-a547b3b9/

Tshepo is a Senior Software Engineer at Imagine Worldwide. He has over nine years of experience creating scalable solutions for modern businesses. Tshepo specializes in building software applications and architecting automated deployment pipelines. He focus on developing innovative software solutions that drive real value for users, bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives. His experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, student accommodation, and sports streaming, where he has helped organizations adapt to the digital age through strategic technology solutions. Tshepo holds a degree in Software Development from The Tshwane University of Technology. He is based in South Africa.

Sajni Malde

Data Scientist

sajni.malde@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajnimalde/

Sajni Malde is a Data Scientist at Imagine Worldwide, where she focuses on deriving actionable insights from program data to improve educational outcomes for children. In this role, she collaborates closely with the Programs, Product, and Research teams to ensure data integrity, develop predictive models, and create intuitive visualizations that inform operational and product decision-making. Sajni brings over 10 years of global experience in applied research and data science across Africa, Asia, and the UK. Prior to joining Imagine Worldwide, she served as Senior Data Scientist at World Data Lab, where she led the Africa team, designed data systems to track youth employment and education outcomes, and built and mentored high-performing regional data science teams. She is based in Kenya.

Sheunesu Mapani

Finance Manager

sheu.mapani@imagineworldwide.org

Sheu Mapani is a Finance Manager at Imagine Worldwide, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), with a strong foundation in financial reporting, investment analysis, and corporate finance. Throughout his career, Sheu has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive financial performance, implement robust internal controls, and support sustainable growth in complex and dynamic environments. His expertise spans financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, enabling him to serve as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership. At Imagine Worldwide, Sheu plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering insights that support the organization’s mission and long-term objectives. He is recognized for his analytical rigor, integrity, and commitment to excellence, as well as his ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies. His professional credentials and extensive experience position him as a respected leader and key contributor. He is based in South Africa.

Lucas Mburu

Director of ICT Services

lucas.mburu@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmburu/

Lucas Mburu is Director of ICT Services at Imagine Worldwide. Lucas leads global ICT infrastructure management while driving cybersecurity, compliance, IT governance and operational efficiency to enhance learning outcomes for millions of children in Africa.

With extensive experience in global IT leadership and operations for nonprofit organizations, Lucas is passionate about digital transformation, and quality service delivery for impactful programs. Previously, he worked at Microsoft Tech for Social Impact, focusing on accelerating nonprofit missions across Africa and before that, managing Save the Children’s Technology Hub, delivering shared IT services globally. He holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership Development and a Master’s degree in Leadership from Pan Africa Christian University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in IT from Jomo Kenyatta University and a practicing license in Counselling Psychology from the University of Nairobi. Lucas has authored a book titled “From Millennials to Gen Z, Leadership Insights for Africa. He is based in Kenya.

Jacqueline Halima Mgumia

Executive Director, Imagine Tanzania

mariam.mhina@imagineworldwide.org

Mariam Mhina

Communications Associate

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-mhina-41750a184/

Mariam Mhina is a Communications Associate at Imagine Worldwide, where she crafts and shares the narrative of Imagine’s mission and the lasting change it creates. With over five years of experience in communications and partnerships, she specializes in digital storytelling, donor engagement, and content strategy that drives impact. She has led campaigns across East Africa, built strong relationships with funders and partners, and is known for communicating complex ideas with clarity and purpose. Mariam holds a BA in Business Management from the Glasgow Caledonian University. Mariam is based in Ghana.

Karabo Moloko

Executive Head of Portfolio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karabo-moloko-999879169/

Bura Muriithi

HR Business Partner

bura.muriithi@imagineworldwide.org

Bura is the HR Business Partner at Imagine Worldwide. She is a HR transformation, organizational effectiveness and people operations leader with 17+ years of work experience in Human Resources Management. At Imagine, she collaborates with leaders across multiple geographies to build a strong employee value proposition, shape a positive and inclusive team culture, strengthen international people systems, HR operations, legal frameworks and support the organization through its next phase of growth and scale. Prior to joining Imagine, she worked at five international organizations in the development sector (Genesis Analytics, Center for Reproductive Rights, USAID, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and Oxfam). She holds two certificates in Strategic HR Leadership and HR Management from Cornell University, a Senior Executive Fellows certificate from Harvard Kennedy School, Master of Business Administration degree from Africa Nazarene University and Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Computer Science from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

Grace Nanyange

Product Manager (Platforms)

grace.nanyange@imagineworldwide.org

Grace Nanyange is a Product Manager (Platforms) at Imagine Worldwide. In her current role, she coordinates cross-functional product workflows across engineering, program, and field teams; manages product documentation, user stories, release processes, and QA. Before Imagine, Grace served as a Product Strategist at Educate!, where she led the design and validation of livelihood products for out-of-school youth in Uganda. She spearheaded MVPs, pilots, and user research initiatives that tested product-market fit, improved recruitment and retention strategies, and generated evidence to guide scalable program design. Before transitioning into social impact product management, Grace spent over six years at Numida, where she built expertise in fintech operations, credit systems, customer acquisition, and business growth for underserved entrepreneurs. Grace is based in Uganda.

Sane Ngidi

Executive Head of People

sane.ngidi@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sane-ngidi-5659a79/

Rapelang Rabana

Co-CEO, Imagine Worldwide

jennifer.ryan@imagineworldwide.org

Jennifer Ryan

Senior Research Analyst

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pressley-ryan/

Jennifer Ryan is the Senior Research Analyst at Imagine Worldwide, bringing over a decade of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research focused on education programs in low- and middle-income countries. In her role, she specializes in data cleaning, monitoring systems, and rigorous statistical analysis to support high-quality evidence generation and reporting. Jennifer brings strong academic and applied research expertise to her work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina and a Master of Public Policy from American University. She is based in California, USA.

Opheley Salihu

Director of Programs

opheley.salihu@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/opheleysalihu/

Opheley is Director of Programs at Imagine Worldwide. Prior to joining Imagine, Opheley served as the Ghana Operations Manager at iSDA Africa and Head of Talent at Africa Foresight Group, where she spearheaded their people development, public-private partnerships and operations management. Earlier in her career, Opheley was the Implementation Director at Harambeans, championing efforts in education, mobilizing young entrepreneurs globally, and investing in the next generation of African leaders. Opheley earned a BA in International Political Science from the University of Akron and a Master’s in International Development and Human Rights from The University of Kent. Opheley is based in Ghana.

Leslie Sedze

Chief of Staff

leslie.sedze@imagineworldwide.org

Leslie Sedze is the Chief of Staff at Imagine Worldwide, where she partners with the Co-CEOs and leadership team to advance organisational strategy, execution, and growth. With over 12 years of experience leading digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and social innovation initiatives across Africa, she brings a deep understanding of systems change and cross-country and cross-sector collaboration. Prior to joining Imagine, Leslie led strategic programs at Cassava Technologies, forging partnerships with Google and several African governments to expand digital access and opportunity. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Public Administration, is certified in MSP® and PRINCE2®, and is completing her MBA. She is passionate about leaving no African child behind and finds joy in nature and adrenaline-fuelled adventures that keep her grounded, inspired, and connected to the world’s beauty. Leslie is based in South Africa.

Karabo Sephadi

Portfolio Manager

karabo.sephadi@imagineworldwide.org

Karabo Sephadi is the Portfolio Manager at Imagine Worldwide. He is a dynamic, transformation-obsessed leader with 18+ years’ experience in financial services and digital platforms, turning messy problems into streamlined, measurable results. Karabo bridges the gap between business and technology, redesigning processes and enhancing systems so organizations actually achieve the strategic goals they put on the slides. He is based in South Africa.

Juma Stephen

Repair & Product Manager

juma.stephen@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juma-stephen-b02b1a24/

Juma is a Repair and Product Manager at Imagine Worldwide. In this role he is responsible for implementing and optimizing products repairs systems and products end-of-life management. He works closely with the Director of Supply Chain, product suppliers, and in-country Repairs Managers to conceptualize, develop, implement, and maintain repair tools and systems. Juma has over 10 years experience in IoT-enabled products development and engineering management. His past experience includes 10 years at Bboxx and Mkopa where he focused in development of Pay As You Go Solar home systems for off-grid households in Sub Saharan Africa. Before joining Imagine, he worked at Ecobodaa as the Head of Product where he led the development of an IoT-enabled SaaS solution for managing battery as service for electric 2 & 3 wheeler vehicles. Juma holds a Beng. Degree in Electrical and Electronics from Technical University of Kenya and is based in Kenya.

Kristen Stipe

Director of Administration

kristen.stipe@imagineworldwide.org

Kristen is Director of Administration for Imagine Worldwide. Earlier in her career, Kristen worked in the corporate sphere – initially at Apple where she was a senior manager in the retail development department, and later at Gymboree Corporation where she focused on partner relationships, budget preparation and management, and achieving economies of scale with Gymboree’s 800+ retail stores. Most recently, Kristen has been leveraging her many skills through freelance work, such as writing articles for The Language Educator, while working toward a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southern Utah University. Kristen is based in Colorado, USA.

Alastair Stuart

Executive Head of Technology

alastair.stuart@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-stuart/

Johan Wannenburg

Director of Analytics

johan.wannenburg@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-wannenburg-19b3998a/

Johan is the Director of Analytics at Imagine Worldwide, responsible for managing and optimising data systems to ensure high-quality and accurate reporting across operating countries. He works closely with the Directors of Product and Engineering to design, build, and maintain robust data infrastructure. Johan’s role involves implementing data processes, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring rigorous data governance. He acts as a key liaison between various teams to generate critical data insights that improve content, learning pathways, and program delivery. Johan has over seven years of experience in hardware and software development, with recent expertise as a data specialist. His past roles include Data Science Engineer at Tracker Connect, where he designed and developed novel deep learning models and AI-driven solutions, exploring the latest technology in Telematics and GIS applications. At Xpitec, Johan served as a Commercial Business Partner, leading business development and providing technical support and mentorship. He also worked as an Electronic Design Engineer at Etion Create, developing innovative solutions for IoT, cybersecurity, and mission-critical applications.Johan holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Honours in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pretoria. He is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Joe Wolf

Co-CEO and Co-founder, Imagine Worldwide

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-akintomide-698654130/

Board of Directors

Cecilia Akintomide

Chairperson, United Nations Sanitation and Hygiene Fund

Cecilia Akintomide is an accomplished executive with expertise in development finance, corporate governance, law, and strategy. She is Chairperson of the United Nations Sanitation and Hygiene Fund and Merciport Resources Ltd., and serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Parthian Partners, Dorman Long Engineering, and Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator. She is also a Trustee of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library and a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria. Previously, Cecilia was Vice President Secretary General of the African Development Bank, where she also led public and private sector operations and legal policy, and served as Adviser to the Group CEO of Ecobank Transnational. A champion of women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, she received Nigeria’s National Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in 2014 and the African Business Law Icon Award in 2019. Cecilia holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ife (now OAU); Master of Laws from the University of Miami Law School; Master of Laws from the University of Pennsylvania Law School; and an Executive MBA from TRIUM (a combined program by LSE, NYU and HEC). She was also admitted to the Nigerian Bar and the New York State Bar.

Nana Appiah-Korang

Co-founder of Amayi Foods Limited

Nana Appiah-Korang is the Co-founder of Amayi Foods Limited, an African female-led company building a food systems platform in Africa. As an SME owner, Nana has been instrumental in fundraising for Amayi as well as playing a key role in the development of the very first product for the company called “poi poi” which is a well-known Ghanaian staple sauce called “shito”. Nana also works as an Advisor/Consultant for African institutions mainly focused on private equity investments.

Nana started her career at Goldman Sachs in New York in the Real Estate Principal Investment Area and continued her career in private equity at Emerging Capital Partners, where she spent over 16 years covering the African continent, eight of which were spent in ECP’s Nigeria office. At ECP, she worked across several sectors including financial services, agribusiness, manufacturing, education, and consumer products. Nana currently serves on the board of Vanguard Assurance in Ghana as Blue Orchard’s representative and on the Investment Committees of Africa Forestry Investment Platform (New Forests) and Nyala Venture. She also serves on the board of Dikan, a non-profit organization to develop visual education as part of Africa’s creative arts economy. She previously served on the board of Continental Reinsurance Plc (as well as the board of its Kenyan subsidiary) where she played a key role in the company’s turnaround plan to become a leading Pan African reinsurance company. She was on the board and Investment Committee of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund. She is also currently a Trustee for Child2Child Book Foundation, a non-profit organization set up by her two teenage daughters and their friends to improve literacy in Africa by sharing the joy of reading.

Nana currently splits her time between Washington, DC and Accra, Ghana and is a mother of three wonderful teenagers. She holds a BA in mathematics from Mount Holyoke College, an MBA from Trium Global Executive MBA (LSE, NYU, HEC) and a Certificate in Company Direction with distinction from Institute of Directors (UK).

Susan J. Colby

Co-founder and Founding CEO, Imagine Worldwide

susan.colby@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanjcolby/

Susan Colby is Co-founder of Imagine Worldwide and founding CEO. Prior to founding Imagine, Susan was a partner in McKinsey & Company’s San Francisco office leading the firm’s North American Education Practice, where she worked with clients in the social, public, and private sectors to advance and improve education. Previously, Susan was the Chief Executive Officer at Stupski Foundation, leading national work increasing student agency to improve learning outcomes for children in low-income and minority communities. She was also a founding partner of the Bridgespan Group and led their work in K-12 education and philanthropic strategy for more than a decade. Susan also served as Co-President of the Sustainable Development Sector at Monsanto where she developed and led economically, environmentally and socially viable businesses in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Susan is a co-author of several major articles on strategy, philanthropy and education, including “Galvanizing Philanthropy” (Harvard Business Review) and “Zeroing in on Impact” (Stanford Social Innovation Review).

She has addressed major convenings on topics of strategy, philanthropy, gender, and education and has served on the board of education and gender-focused organizations. Susan is a Pahara-Aspen Fellow (Entrepreneurial Leaders for Public Education) and a Rainer Arnold (Mulago) Fellow. She is a Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of Education. She earned a BA from American University and an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Susan is based in California, USA.

Chinezi Chijioke

CEO and Co-founder, Nova-Pioneer Education Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinezi-chijioke-4911a5/

Chinezi Chijioke is the CEO and Co-founder of Nova-Pioneer Education Group, a network of accessible 21st century private schools across Africa. Today Nova-Pioneer operates 4 schools in South Africa and Kenya, with a goal of operating 100 great schools over the next decade.

Prior to founding Nova-Pioneer, Chinezi led McKinsey & Company’s African Education Practice, where he worked for 8 years gaining experience with over 25 countries’ school systems across the world, including South Africa. He is the co-author of McKinsey’s 2010 global education report, “How the World’s Best School Systems Keep Getting Better.” He has also founded youth leadership programmes in South Africa and Nigeria, and he currently serves on the Global Advisory Council of Teach For All. Chinezi started his career as a secondary school mathematics teacher, where he was nominated by his students to “Who’s Who of American Teachers.”

Chinezi holds a BA with honours from Harvard University, and an MBA and an M.Ed. from Stanford University. A Nigerian national, Chinezi lives in South Africa.

Michael Horn

Senior Strategist, Guild Education

https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/

Michael Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Choosing College, which strips away the noise around college to help students and parents understand why they are going to school and how to make better choices, as well as aids schools in designing better experiences. Michael serves as Senior Strategist for Guild Education, an education and upskilling certified B Corporation. He is also the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a non-profit think tank.

Michael is the author and co-author of multiple books, white papers, and articles on education, including the award-winning book Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns and the Amazon-bestseller Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. An expert on disruptive innovation, online learning, blended learning, competency-based learning, and how to transform the education system into a student-centered one, he serves on the board and advisory boards of a range of education organizations, including the Clayton Christensen Institute, the Robin Hood Learning+Tech Fund, and the LearnLaunch Institute. He also serves as an executive editor at Education Next and is a venture partner at NextGen Venture Partners.

Michael was selected as a 2014 Eisenhower Fellow to study innovation in education in Vietnam and Korea, and Tech&Learning magazine named him to its list of the 100 most important people in the creation and advancement of the use of technology in education. Michael holds a BA in history from Yale University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Michael is based in Massachusetts, USA.

Liz Jarman

Founder and Principal, Volante Consulting

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-jarman-1a39418/

Liz Jarman is an African-born, mission-driven leader with 30+ years of experience driving systemic change, including 15 years working with African governments and 15 years driving transformation in other regions and sectors. Based in Kenya for over 13 years, she scaled Community Health Worker (CHW) support tenfold as CEO of Living Goods, reaching 7M people and securing $100M+ in funding. She pioneered government co-financing and led Africa’s largest CHW digital health initiative. Liz now leads Volante, a strategic advisory and mentoring practice supporting social impact leaders, boards and funders through leadership stretch-points – times of growth, transition or pressure. She brings candid, calm and experienced support to help organizations accelerate impact and strengthen leadership across Africa and beyond.

Andrew Karam

Co-Founder, AppLovin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkaram/

Andrew Karam is the co-founder of AppLovin, where he helped build one of the mobile industry’s leading technology and product platforms. His work has spanned large-scale infrastructure, experimentation frameworks, developer tools, and data-driven product strategy. Andrew brings this deep operational and technical expertise to Imagine Worldwide, supporting the organization as it develops and deploys innovative learning technologies for children across Sub-Saharan Africa. A father of three school-aged boys, Andrew is passionate about the role technology can play in expanding opportunity. He holds dual degrees in Economics and Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, and his training across both analytical and applied disciplines continues to inform his approach to building impactful solutions.

Amy Klement

Managing Partner, Imaginable Futures

https://twitter.com/amyklement

As a Managing Partner at Imaginable Futures, Amy leads their Education initiative globally, which includes education strategy and investments across Africa, India, Latin America, and the United States. Amy was previously responsible for their work in the Financial Inclusion, Property Rights, and Consumer Internet & Mobile initiatives in key geographies. She has held board seats or observer roles with Kiva, Living Goods, Bridge International Academies, Social Finance US, Teach for All, Code.org, Andela, Imagine Worldwide, and Off Grid Electric.

Prior to Omidyar Network, Amy worked for eBay where she served as vice president of relationship marketing, leading email, on-site, and other retention marketing channels and as vice president of product strategy and operations, driving the development of the company’s long-term product vision and leading user experience and design. Amy formerly worked for PayPal, joining as one of its earliest employees in 1999. As vice president of product for PayPal, she and her team developed the company’s payments platform, facilitated the company’s overseas expansion into Europe and Asia, and were instrumental in the launch of PayPal Mobile. Earlier in her career, Amy worked in corporate strategy and development at Gap Inc. and as an analyst at JPMorgan & Co. Amy holds a B.S. in mathematics from Bucknell University, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Amy is based in California, USA.

Lionel Marumahoko Snr

Co-Founder, BPL AFRICA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionel-marumahoko/

Lionel Marumahoko Snr isa highly accomplished business executive, innovative corporate strategist, and forward-thinking entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership experience, including senior roles at The Coca-Cola Company across 36 markets worldwide. He now drives market entry, transformation, and growth strategies for companies operating in more than 50 African countries, with notable engagements in communications, technology, and multinational conglomerates. He is also the Founder of Dairy and Beef Global Solutions, a New Zealand-based agri-tech venture focused on expanding superior livestock genetics into high-climate regions. Lionel also serves as Chair of Trustees at SolarAid, President of Uncommon.org, and board member of multiple organizations advancing innovation, sustainability, and youth empowerment. A compelling speaker and respected thought leader, Lionel frequently shares insights on business strategy, market expansion, sustainable development, and leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of London; a Masters of Business Administration from the University of KwaZulu-Natal; an executive MBA and attended Duke University Graduate School and London Business School.

Kanini Mutooni

Imagine Board Chair; Managing Director, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

As a Managing Director of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Kanini Mutooni plays a lead role in sourcing new investments and working with the leadership of those organizations, primarily in Europe, Africa, and India, as an operating partner and board member as they grow to build capacity and to achieve their maximum impact. As a member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team, she also helps to execute the Foundation’s strategy and goals and contributes to its thought leadership and external outreach. Kanini currently serves on the board of DRK grantees Kwangu Kwako and People’s Pension Trust.

Kanini Mutooni continues to serve as the Managing Director of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and was previously MD for Toniic, the global action network for impact investors. Prior to this, Kanini was the Director for Investment at the USAID-funded East Africa Trade and Investment Hub, a $65M, 8 country initiative to attract investment and increase trade in the East Africa region. Kanini is a UK Chartered Accountant with a record of exceptional leadership gained in East Africa, Europe, and the United States. She is currently Board Chair of The Global Innovation Fund, a $250M investment vehicle supported by the UK, US, Canadian, Australian and Swedish Governments. The fund focuses on investing a range of capital for innovations in emerging markets that impact those living on $5 a day and below with a focus on Food and Agriculture, Healthcare, clean energy, and Fintech.

Kanini has worked at the Board level in leadership positions at investment banks in London and the US, such as Bank of America-Merrill Lynch and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson. In 2014 she was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader for her exceptional leadership in business, the health sector, and global entrepreneurship. She continues to provide strategic advisory support to a number of Africa focused impact funds such as the $100m African Agriculture SME Fund and the $30m AHL Venture Fund. She is a visiting lecturer at the University of Capetown’s Bertha Center for Social Innovation. Kanini is based in Kenya.

Rapelang Rabana

Co-CEO, Imagine Worldwide

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorewilliams/

Victor Williams

Founder and Managing Partner, Lions Range Group

Victor Williams is a distinguished global business leader with over 25 years of achievements driving transformative business growth across the U.S. and Africa. Williams is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lions Range Group, a firm that invests in compelling sports, technology and creative economy opportunities globally with a particular focus on Africa. From 2020 to 2023, as Executive Vice President of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and CEO of NBA Africa, Williams led all the league’s basketball and business development initiatives in Africa, significantly enhancing the growth and popularity of the NBA brand on the continent. Prior to joining the NBA, Williams had more than two decades’ experience as a banking industry leader. A dual citizen of Sierra Leone and the U.S., Williams holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and two undergraduate degrees, with academic honors, from Brown University. He was named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2021 by New African Magazine. He serves on the Board of the Smithsonian Museum of African Art in Washington, DC, and Harvard Business School’s Africa Advisory Board. He has also served on the boards of public companies and non-profit organizations in the U.S., Nigeria and Kenya.

Joe Wolf

Co-CEO and Co-founder, Imagine Worldwide

https://twitter.com/afdozie?lang=en

Emeritus

Aishetu Fatima Dozie

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Bossy Cosmetics, Inc.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/aishetufdozie

Aishetu Fatima Dozie was a valued member of our Board of Directors until January 2022. She founded mission-driven cruelty-free beauty company, Bossy Cosmetics, to create makeup and conversations that empower working women to look, feel, and do good. Her previous professional background was predominantly in the financial services industry where her passion for global finance began in the equities division of Goldman Sachs on the international desk in New York over 20 years ago. She went on to work for a USAID-funded project with the Nigerian government in its privatization program. She worked closely with President Olusegun Obasanjo and his economic team of cabinet ministers in crafting the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy, which drove several successful reforms including the $18 billion Paris Club debt write-off. Her passion for demonstrable development impact and understanding the intersection of the public and private sectors ability to stimulate economic growth led her to the World Bank in Washington, DC, where she focused on financing businesses in the manufacturing, infrastructure, and service sectors in regions such as Central and South America, Eastern Europe, and Eastern Africa.

Aishetu has worked for Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered Bank, and Rand Merchant Bank as a senior investment banking executive, having closed $130 billion in M&A, financing, and capital markets transactions. Over the past two decades, she’s lived in New York, Johannesburg, London, Chicago and Lagos. She founded a first-of-its-kind children’s play and activity center in Lagos and authored a children’s picture book entitled “Paloo & Friends in Imaginaria”. She recently filmed ambitious and successful African women on the continent and in the diaspora to showcase their lives and amplify their voice. The project is called African HERstory (www.africanherstory.com). She currently lives in Palo Alto, CA with her husband and three superhero sons where she was a Fellow at the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford University. She holds a BA from Cornell University, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and participated in the Leaders in Development Program at the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University.

Rebecca Enonchong

Founder and CEO, AppsTech

renonchong@appstech.com

Rebecca Enonchong, FREng, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AppsTech, a global provider of enterprise application solutions. She is also Co-founder of I/O Spaces, an inclusive coworking space in the Washington DC metro area.

Rebecca chairs ActivSpaces (African Center for Technology Innovation and Ventures) supporting entrepreneurs from three technology hubs in Cameroon. She is Vice-Chair of the WHO Foundation and President of its US affiliate, the Go Give One Foundation, tackling global health challenges. An active investor in African startups, Rebecca is Co-founder of Cameroon Angels Network and Co-founder and Treasurer of African Business Angels Network. She is Trustee and Chair Emeritus of Afrilabs, a Pan-African network of over 400 innovation centers in 52 African countries supporting over 1 million entrepreneurs in Africa. She also sits on the boards of the International Chamber of Commerce, Venture Capital for Africa (VC4Africa), the US Exim Bank Advisory Council on Advancing Women, and the UN ECA Center for Digital Excellence.

Rebecca has been a recipient of numerous awards, including Business Insider Africa’s “Female Leader of the Year” in 2022 and Forbes Africa’s “50 most powerful women in Africa” in 2019 and 2020. She was named a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT) by the World Economic Forum of Davos, Switzerland. Rebecca was elected in 2022 as an International Fellow of the prestigious UK Royal Academy of Engineering. Rebecca is based in Cameroon.

Rebecca Winthrop

Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Universal Education, Brookings Institution

https://twitter.com/RebeccaWinthrop

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-winthrop-b36b0617/

Rebecca Winthrop was a valued member of our Board of Directors until January 2022. She is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. She is the former head of education for the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian aid NGO. Her research focuses on education globally, with special attention to the skills children need to succeed in their lives as workers and citizens. Of particular interest is improving quality learning for the most marginalized children and youth, including girls and children affected by extreme violence. Select recent publications include the 2018 book, Leapfrogging Inequality: Remaking Education to Help Young People Thrive with Adam Barton and Eileen McGivney; Millions Learning: Scaling up Quality Education in Developing Countries with Jenny Perlman Robinson; and What Works in Girls’ Education: Evidence for the World’s Best Investment with Gene B. Sperling.

She studied at Columbia University, Teachers College (Ph.D., 2008), Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (MA, 2001), and Swarthmore College, (BA, 1996).

Imagine Malawi Staff

Bertha Banda

Finance Officer

bertha.banda@imagineworldwide.org

Bertha Banda joined Imagine Worldwide Ltd (Malawi) as Finance Officer. She has over six years’ progressive continuous experience in Finance, Administration and Human Resource. Bertha specializes in budgeting and forecasting, risk assessment and record management. Prior to joining Imagine, Bertha was Finance and Administration Manager at the NGO YAMBA Malawi and before that, an Audit Assistant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Malawi College of Accountancy. She recalls her achievements in budgeting for the Hilton Foundation grant proposal which was successful where a proposition to migrate the organization’s budgeting system from monthly to yearly budgeting was adopted. Bertha is based in Malawi.

Chigomezgo Chimoyo

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

chigomezgo.chimoyo@imagineworldwide.org

Chigomezgo Chimoyo is Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) manager for Imagine Worldwide Ltd. Chigomezgo has over six years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, and project design and data analytics. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including health, agriculture, education, and community development, where he demonstrated expertise in leading research studies, designing data analytics dashboards, and managing large-scale data management platforms. Before joining Imagine Worldwide, he held key roles in organizations such as Self Help Africa, Total LandCare, GIZ, Equip Consulting Group, and Médecins Sans Frontières. With a commitment to providing children with opportunities to succeed, he is passionate about the use of technology in scaling access to quality education for the less privileged. Chigomezgo’s academic background includes a B.Sc. in Human Sciences and Community Services, complemented by advanced certifications in data science, machine learning, and project management. Chigomezgo is based in Malawi.

Hanna Chalowa-Inkie

Program Coordinator

Hanna.inkie@imagineworldwide.org

Hanna is the Program Coordinator at Imagine Worldwide Ltd in Malawi. She began her work with Imagine

in 2023, supporting the set up of solar systems and infrastructure in the Government of Malawi’s Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) program schools. Hanna currently supports program implementation and monitoring for BEFIT schools. Before joining Imagine, she worked with Oxfam and the Lilongwe District Education office in Malawi supporting and coordinating projects in education, gender, and governance for over five years. She holds a BA in Arts Humanities from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College. Hanna is based in Malawi.

Mphatso Kachule

Executive Director, Imagine Malawi

mwai.kajiya@imagineworldwide.org

Mwai Kajiya

ICT Manager

Mwai is the ICT Manager for Imagine Worldwide LTD in Malawi. He has over eight years of experience in coordinating ICT programs for development organizations. Prior to joining the Imagine team, Mwai worked for World Vision International and Plan International. Mwai is passionate about utilizing innovative technology to support the development of Malawi. Mwai has a background in both hardware and software and holds a degree in Information Technology from Blantyre International University. Mwai is based in Malawi.

Amos Kudzala

Quality Assurance Manager

amos.kudzala@imagineworldwide.org

Amos Kudzala is the software Quality Assurance Manager for Imagine Worldwide Ltd in Malawi. Amos leads the testing and quality assurance processes for our innovative educational software, ensuring it meets the highest standards for functionality and user experience. He has over 7 years of experience in IT fundamentals, software development,data management, and project leadership. Prior to joining the Imagine team, Amos worked for NxtGen Labs, Padziwe Systems and Liberty Group Ltd among others. Amos is passionate about using data to make informed decisions and has a keen eye for details that drive continuous improvement in educational initiatives and contribute to the development of Malawi. Amos holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the CTI education group, Bedfordview, South Africa. Amos is based in Malawi.

Doreen Luhanga

Technical Implementation Support Officer

doreen.luhanga@imagineworldwide.org

Doreen Luhanga is a Technical Implementation Support Officer at Imagine Malawi, where she supports the rollout, sustainability, and local capacity building of the BEFIT program under the Direct Implementation model. Her work focuses on technical implementation support, system strengthening at district, zonal, and school levels, ICT coordination, and ensuring the effective deployment, functionality, and maintenance of program equipment, alongside data management and coordination with technical service providers. Doreen holds a degree in Computer Engineering and brings a strong background in education technology and community development, with experience across school based edtech programs, teacher training, and community engagement initiatives. Doreen is skilled in technical training facilitation, ICT systems coordination, program implementation, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation support, data management, and field based problem solving, and is driven by a commitment to equity in education and the use of technology to expand access and learning opportunities for all children.

Joseph Masawanie

Program Manager

joseph.masawanie@imagineworldwide.org

Joseph is a Program Manager for Imagine Worldwide Ltd (Malawi). He manages engagements with BEFIT Implementation Support Partners (ISP) as they implement the BEFIT program in government schools. He is an education specialist with six years of experience in managing a blended-learning higher education program for people at the margins of society. Most recently, Joseph was the Country Representative for Jesuit Worldwide Learning (Malawi) where he was managing operations for a learning center for refugee students in the Dzaleka refugee camp. He has a passion for education and technology and for improving learning outcomes for people who have less access to education. Joseph holds a BA in English and Philosophy from the University of Malawi and is based in Malawi.

Billy Wanduapite Molosoni

Director of Government Partnerships

billy.molosoni@imagineworldwide.org

Billy is the Director of Government Partnerships at Imagine Worldwide Malawi. Before this role, Billy held senior positions with leading international organizations, including CARE International and Oxfam, and has collaborated extensively with bilateral donors. A published contributor to works on gender inclusion and humanitarian programming, he has trained over 1,000 professionals in advocacy, gender-transformative approaches, and safeguarding. He has also authored more than 50 organizational strategies and contributed to over 200 radio drama scripts promoting gender justice, human rights, and education. Billy is based in Malawi.

Maureen Muhota

Director of Programs

maureen.muhota@imagineworldwide.org

Maureen is the Director of Programs for Imagine Worldwide Ltd in Malawi. Maureen oversees the office’s major finance, logistics, and procurement projects to ensure the smooth implementation of the national BEFIT program. Maureen has over eight years of experience managing donor-funded projects and initiating community-driven and government-led programming. Prior to joining the Imagine team, Maureen worked in program and financial management roles at Yamba Malawi, NBS Bank, and Concern International. Maureen holds an MBA and BBA from Polytechnic University in Malawi. Maureen is based in Malawi.

Emmanuel Nyirenda

Finance Manager

emmanuel.nyirenda@imagineworldwide.org

Emmanuel is the Finance Manager for Imagine Worldwide Ltd in Malawi. He oversees the management of the organization’s financial resources in accordance with donor requirements and regulations. Emmanuel is a seasoned financial and audit specialist with over 13 years of progressive experience in the field. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Malawi. Emmanuel is a Chartered Accountant in Malawi and a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Emmanuel has worked with several developmental organizations such as Goal Malawi, Concern Worldwide, and Nascent Solutions Inc where he recently served as the Country Finance and Admin Manager.

Dumisani Arnold Shaba

Director of Finance and Administration

dumisani.shaba@imagineworldwide.org

Dumisani is the Director of Finance and Administration at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. He is a seasoned finance and grants management professional with over 15 years of experience supporting multi-sectoral development across Southern Africa. A Fellow of ACCA with an MSc in Accounting and Finance, he brings extensive expertise in financial management, audit, risk governance, and oversight of donor-funded programmes. He previously served as Head of Finance, Grants, and Operations at the SADC Malaria Elimination Eight Secretariat, where he led strategic financial planning, budget management, and compliance for complex, multi-country programmes. He has a proven track record of strengthening internal controls, managing large-scale grants, and ensuring accountability to major donors. Dumisani is based in Malawi.

Andrew Singano

Logistics Manager

andrew.singano@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-singano/

Andrew Singano is the Logistics Manager at Imagine Worldwide Ltd. With nearly 10 years of experience in the supply chain industry, Andrew has consistently driven operational efficiency and excellence across various sectors. He has a proven track record in telecommunications, infrastructure, manufacturing and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), having worked with Helios Towers Limited, Castel Malawi Limited, Airtel Malawi LTD, SEBA Foods LTD, and American Pirates Casino. Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Malawi College of Accountancy, as well as a Diploma in Business Management from the Association of Business Executives (ABE). He is also certified in Lean Six Sigma (Orange Belt) by Process Management International (PMI) and holds a Certificate in Leading at the Speed of Trust by FranklinCovey. Based in Malawi, Andrew brings a wealth of experience and expertise in logistics and supply chain management.

Tadala Tsilizani

Technical Services Director

tadala.tsilizani@imagineworldwide.org

Tadala Tsilizani is Technical Services Director for Imagine Worldwide Ltd (Malawi). Tadala is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience spanning over 17 years across NGOs and private sector companies. He holds a BSc in Computing and Information Systems from London Metropolitan University and an MBA in Management Information Systems from UNICAF University, Zambia. Starting his career as a Systems Developer, Tadala has excelled in roles including Network Administration, Cyber Security, and IT management, notably as IT Manager for World Vision Malawi and Regional Digital Solutions and Innovations Lead for World Vision Southern Africa Region. His career highlights include significant achievements in scaling up IT infrastructure, reducing costs, and transforming IT into a strategic business partner. Tadala is based in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Limbani Yatina

Repairs Manager

limbani.yatina@imagineworldwide.org

Limbani Yatina is Repairs Manager for Imagine Worldwide Ltd. Limbani has broad technical working experience that spans implementation and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and ICT systems, implementation and support of data management systems, as well as implementation and management of various ICT projects. His experience includes working in organizations in the private, public, humanitarian and international development sectors.

Before joining Imagine Worldwide Ltd, Limbani worked as National Technical Advisor for GIZ Malawi’s Social Protection Programme (SPP), where he was supporting the institutionalization and strengthening of the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR) in Malawi, to help the Malawi Government in strengthening the social protection system in the country. Limbani is passionate about youth and community development especially in underprivileged areas. Academically, Limbani holds a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science, and a Masters degree in Business Administration. Limbani is based in Malawi.

Mundi Ziwawo

Technical Implementation Support Officer

mundi.ziwawo@imagineworldwide.org

Mundi Ziwawo is the Technical Implementation Support Officer at Imagine Worldwide Malawi. In this role, he leads district-level deployment and support of tablet-enabled learning systems across primary schools, overseeing installation, device management, maintenance, inventory control, and technical troubleshooting. Mundi holds a Masters Degree in Project Management and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. His previous work experience includes senior IT roles with GIZ Malawi, DAI (USAID Governance for Solutions), Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust, KUHeS, and Johns Hopkins research projects, where he managed enterprise systems, cybersecurity, digital transformation initiatives, and IT governance compliance. He is based in Malawi.

Imagine Malawi Board of directors

Antonie Chigeda

Executive Head of Government Partnerships

antonie.chigeda@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonie-chigeda-phd-4b6b945/

Mphatso Kachule

Executive Director, Imagine Malawi

Fritz Kadyoma

CEO and Executive Director, Malawi Institute of Education

Dr. Fritz Kadyoma is a member of the Imagine Worldwide LTD Board of Directors and the CEO and Executive Director of the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE). MIE works to design and develop national curriculum for primary, secondary, technical, vocational, and entrepreneurship programs. He is a career educationist, textbook author, NGO manager, and corporate governance specialist. He has over 29 years of work experience in the civil service, public service, and NGO sectors. He has taught at the secondary school and university levels and has previously worked in education leadership positions at World Vision International and Link Community Development International. Dr. Kadyoma holds a Doctor of Education, a Master of Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Education.

Jani Moliis

Strategy Manager, JBJ Foundation

Jani Moliis is a strategy manager at JBJ Foundation, an American philanthropy investing in the most cost-effective ways to create impact for the world’s poorest. He oversees the Foundation’s education portfolio, including its $10mn investment into Malawi’s tablet-based foundational learning program, BEFIT. Prior to JBJ Foundation, he worked for top-tier management consulting companies, such as McKinsey & Company, and for public sector organizations at the local, national, and international levels. While employed at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, he worked for three years as a strategic advisor for Rwanda’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and Office of the President. He holds a Master of Social Sciences degree from Helsinki University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree from Webster University. Jani is based in Finland.

Karabo Moloko

Executive Head of Portfolio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karabo-moloko-999879169/

Randson Mwadiwa

Malawi Civil Service (retired)

Randson Mwadiwa is a retired civil servant having served in the Malawian civil service for 38 years. During this time, Randson served as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Gender, Children, and Community Development, and the Department of Disaster and Refugee Affairs. Prior to joining the civil service, Randson worked in the banking sector and with SADCC. He has served on the Board of Directors for a number of companies and state-owned enterprises, both in his individual capacity and as a representative of the Government of Malawi. Currently, he chairs the Board of Directors of Press Corporation plc, a leading private sector conglomerate with 13 subsidiary and associate companies in the sectors of energy, telecoms, agriculture, fisheries, real estate, and insurance. Randson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Malawi, a Master of Arts in Public Administration, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from Ohio University. Randson is based in Malawi.

Rapelang Rabana

Co-CEO, Imagine Worldwide

Joe Wolf

Co-CEO and Co-founder, Imagine Worldwide

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Imagine Sierra Leone Staff

Victor Atipagah

Senior Program Manager

Victor Atipagah is the Senior Program Manager at Imagine Worldwide, where he supports large-scale education technology programs across multiple countries. Prior to joining Imagine in 2021, he worked with International Justice Mission in Ghana, the world’s largest anti-slavery organization, where he contributed to efforts focused on justice system reform and survivor protection. Victor currently serves as a member of the World Scout Committee, the Governing Board of World Scouting. In this capacity, he co-leads all World Scouting global events and contributes to a broad range of strategic responsibilities, including national board inductions, strategic planning, and sustainable growth of Scouting in Member Organizations worldwide. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies from the University for Development Studies, Wa Campus, and a Master of Science in Project Management and Community Development from the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), also in Wa, Ghana. Originally from Ghana, Victor is currently based in Sierra Leone.

Musa Conteh

Logistics Officer

musa.conteh@imagineworldwide.org

Musa is the Logistics Officer at Imagine Worldwide Sierra Leone. He is a supply chain professional with more than 8 years of experience in procurement, logistics and administration in humanitarian, private, and public sectors. Over the years, he supported many projects to analyze risks, save costs, and ensure efficiency and continuous improvement. He is based in Sierra Leone.

Alusine Fayiah

Finance Manager

Alusine Fayiah is the Finance Manager for Imagine Worldwide in Sierra Leone, , bringing over 15 years of experience in finance, administration, and operations across international development and humanitarian organizations. Before joining Imagine Worldwide, he served as Director of Finance & Administration at Population Services International Sierra Leone, where he oversaw finance, procurement, logistics, IT, and grants management. Alusine has extensive expertise in donor compliance (USAID, FCDO, UNICEF, Gates Foundation, and others), risk management, and capacity building. He is passionate about strengthening financial systems, leading high-performing teams, and advancing organizational impact in education, health, and community development.

Sugandh Juneja

Executive Director, Imagine Sierra Leone

sugandh.juneja@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugandh-juneja-49787619/

Joseph Omeh Kallon

IT Manager

Joseph Omeh Kallon is a highly experienced IT professional with over 10 years of expertise in systems administration, network infrastructure, and digital transformation. He holds several industry certifications, including CCNA, MCSA, and MCSE, and has a proven track record of delivering technology solutions that support organizational goals across the health, telecom,and development sectors.

Joseph currently serves in a key IT role where he oversees digital infrastructure, system security, and user support. Prior to this, he worked with Jhpiego Sierra Leone, where he led multiple ICT initiatives, including the successful nationwide deployment of e-wallboards used for real-time health data visualization. His earlier roles include serving as an IT Engineer at Africell, one of Sierra Leone’s leading telecom providers, where he was responsible for network performance

monitoring, server management, and IT support operations. He also served at Marie Stopes Sierra Leone, where he supported health programs with robust IT solutions and ensured the integrity of their digital systems. Joseph is passionate about using technology to enhance productivity and service delivery, and he is recognized for his practical problem-solving approach and strong commitment to excellence in IT service management.

Mohamed B. Kanu

Logistics Manager

Mohamed B. Kanu is a Logistics Manager for Imagine Worldwide in Sierra Leone. He is a seasoned supply chain and pharmaceutical management professional with over two decades of progressive experience in Sierra Leone’s health and education sectors, where he had provided technical leadership in commodity quantification, distribution planning, and digitalization of health information systems. Mohamed holds an Executive MBA from Njala University and a MiniMasters in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University, alongside a B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Systems. He has played key roles in developing Sierra Leone’s National Supply Chain Strategy (2023–2027), Integrated Logistics SOPs, and digital health tools, while also supporting policy and grant development for malaria and other public health programs. A registered Pharmacy Technician and published researcher, Mohamed is recognized for his contributions to strengthening health systems and enhancing data-driven supply chain decision-making in Sierra Leone.

Joseph Kanu

Finance and Administrative Officer

joseph.kanu@imagineworldwide.org

Joseph Kanu is the Finance and Administrative Officer at Imagine Worldwide Sierra Leone. He has over five years of experience in financial management, budgeting, and operational support. Joseph collaborated with reputable organizations including Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Golder Trading, and Camusat SL Ltd., gaining expertise in donor compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls. He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance and a B.Sc. in Applied Accounting.

Musa Komeh

Program Manager

musa.komeh@imagineworldwide.org

Musa Bernard Komeh is a Program Manager at Imagine Worldwide Sierra Leone. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Public Health concentration) from Skidmore College, New York, and a Master of Science in Global Health Delivery from the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda. With over a decade of experience in global public health, consulting, and program management, his work spans digital health deployment, pandemic response, and education innovation.

Mohammed Atef Lorika

Director of Finance & Administration

Mohammed Atef Lorika is an accomplished finance and administrative leader with over 18 years of experience working with top international development organizations across Africa, including Helen Keller Int’l, Save the Children, Marie Stopes International, and Population Services Int’l. He has led finance teams in country programs in Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Sudan, DRC, Ethiopia, and Haiti—supporting both humanitarian responses and large-scale development initiatives.

Lorika is known for his expertise in financial management, risk control, donor compliance, and organizational transformation. He has successfully managed portfolios ranging from $10m to $32m, implemented robust planning and forecasting systems, and built high-performing finance teams in complex environments. With a strategic and service-oriented approach, Lorika champions operational excellence, transparency, and financial integrity. He holds a BSc in International Business Administration (Finance) and is currently pursuing the CIMA certification.

Alphonso McEwen

Operations Manager

alphonso.mcewen@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alphonso-mcewen-44b229b7/

Alphonso McEwen is Imagine Sierra Leone’s Operations Manager. A results-driven professional with a proven track record of implementing efficient systems and fostering a positive work environment, Alphonso has many years of experience optimizing organizational processes and enhancing productivity. Prior to joining Imagine, Alphonso spent nearly 10 years with the International Rescue Committee in various roles including Senior Administration Manager and Supply Chain Manager. His education credentials include a BSC. HONS. Degree in Applied Accounting as well as a Masters Degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Sierra Leone. Alphonso is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

David Momoh

Repairs Manager

david.momoh@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-momoh-800591148/

David Joe Momoh is the Repairs Manager at Imagine Worldwide Sierra Leone, where he ensures that every learning device stays in great condition to support students and teachers across the country. With a strong background in operations and technical management, David is passionate about keeping technology reliable, so learning never stops. Prior to joining Imagine, David was GPS & IT Manager at Watu Credit in Freetown. He has also been an IT consultant for organizations like Sierra Honey Investment Limited. David received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Saint Monica University and a Higher National Diploma in Data Process and Information Technology from Njala University in Sierra Leone. David is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Sulaiman Momoh

Professional Driver

Sulaiman Momoh is the professional driver at Imagine Worldwide Sierra Leone. He is also a mechanic with years of experience supporting INGO operations across Sierra Leone, including CRS, WFP Care Humanity. He ensures safe and reliable transport for field teams, office operations and helping deliver digital learning to children in remote areas.

Bernard Ndi

Director of Programs

bernard.ndi@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardndi/

Bernard Ndi is Director of Programs for Imagine Sierra Leone. Bernard has over 25 years experience leading large-scale programs that address food security, education, and economic resilience. Being a seasoned negotiator and relationship-builder, he is recognized for enabling partner coordination, learning and adaptability, and enhancing organizational visibility on global platforms. Prior to joining Imagine, Bernard was a Program Strategy M&E and Capacity Building consultant for International Fund for the Agricultural Development (IFAD). Earlier, he was Chief of Party for Catholic Relief Services in Madagascar and Sierra Leone and spent over four years as Country Director in Cameroon for Nascent Solutions. Bernard received a Masters, International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, from Kalu Institute Spain and studied Banking and Finance at University of Buea. He is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Daniel Okeiyi

MEAL Manager

daniel.okeiyi@imagineworldwide.org

Daniel Okeiyi is the MEAL Manager at Imagine Worldwide Sierra Leone. He is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) professional with over 11 years of experience designing and implementing data-driven systems across complex humanitarian and development contexts. Before this role, Daniel held MEAL and research positions with leading international organizations, including Mercy Corps, International Rescue Committee, and GIZ. His experience includes both global and regional roles, notably contributing to global programming with the International Rescue Committee and supporting regional initiatives with GIZ. He has worked extensively in fragile and complex operating environments. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and is passionate about leveraging data to improve development outcomes and drive sustainable change. He is based in Sierra Leone.

Abu Bakarr Afmakaam Turay

Director of Technical Services

abu.turay@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/turayaba/

Abu Bakarr Afmakaam Turay is Director of Technical Services for Imagine Sierra Leone. Bilingual in English and French, Abu is a result-oriented technology leader with 18+years experience driving digital transformation across INGOs and private sector organizations. He has led multi-site technology projects, managed cross-functional teams, and delivered technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency and social impact. Prior to joining Imagine, Abu was IT Manager at Sierra Rutile Limited and earlier, a Country IT Manager for Plan International. Abu combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for using technology to promote equity in education and community development. He holds a BSc. in Computer Science, MSc. in Informatics and Telecommunications, MBA in Leadership and Management, and industry-standard certifications – CCISO, CCSP, CISSP & PMP. Abu is based in Sierra Leone.

Imagine Tanzania Staff

Deogratius Chuwa

Director of Finance and Administration

deogratius.chuwa@imagineworldwide.org

Deogratius Chuwa is the Director of Finance and Administration at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in finance and operations within the international development sector. Trained as an accountant, he holds a master’s degree in Development Economics and has worked extensively with organizations including Plan International and ACDI/VOCA. Over the past decade, Deogratius has supported programs across Rwanda, Kenya, and Mozambique, rising from Accounts Assistant to Head of Business Support during his 18 years with Plan International. He later served as Deputy Chief of Party – Operations for the USAID-funded Kilimo Tija Project. He is based in Tanzania.

Ford Edward

Driver

ford.edward@imagineworldwide.org

Ford Edward is a driver at Imagine Tanzania.

Laura Kikuli

Government and Partnerships Lead, Zanzibar

laura.kikuli@imagineworldwide.org

Laura Kikuli is the Government Partnerships Lead for Zanzibar at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. She drives strategic engagement with the Government of Zanzibar to scale and institutionalize tablet-based foundational literacy and numeracy solutions across the public education system. With over 19 years of leadership across development, education, and governance sectors, including extensive experience working for USAID bilateral education and governance programs in Tanzania, she has led project designs and supported the delivery and scale-up of national education initiatives. She brings a strong track record of embedding foundational literacy and numeracy interventions into government systems while advancing the adoption of digital solutions such as “School Information Systems (SIS)” to strengthen data-driven planning, accountability, and decision-making. Laura is based in Tanzania.

Msira Mageni

Program Manager

msira.mageni@imagineworldwide.org

Msira is a seasoned public health and project management professional with over a decade of experience leading complex development programs across Tanzania. He is the Program Manager for Imagine Tanzania. He is skilled in designing, implementing, and scaling impactful interventions funded by various global donors. Holding dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Project Management, Msira combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, driving measurable results within budget and timelines. Recognized for his ability to innovate, mentor, and champion sustainable, community-driven solutions, he continues to shape initiatives that advance health equity and strengthen systems in Tanzania.

Arnold Mangi

IT Manager

arnold.mangi@imagineworldwide.org

Arnold Mangi is the IT Manager at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania, Arnold is an IT professional with over a decade of experience in Technology prior to joining Imagine team he worked with alliance one International inc. excelled in IT infrastructure, service delivery, business continuity and digital transformations. He holds a BSc. in Computer Engineering & information Technology from University of Dar es salaam and an MBA in information technology from Amity University.

Leah Masimba

Logistics Officer

leah.masimba@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-masimba-b662889b/

Leah Masimba is the Logistics Officer at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania, bringing several years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations across construction, mining, agribusiness, and infrastructure projects in Tanzania. She has a strong background in warehouse and inventory management, import and export coordination, asset and fleet management, supplier engagement, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Leah has worked closely with cross-functional teams to support efficient logistics planning, timely customs clearance, and effective distribution of goods and equipment across multiple sites. She is presently pursuing an MBA in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam. Leah is based in Tanzania.

Magreth Massawe

Program Manager

magreth.massawe@imagineworldwide.org

Magreth Massawe is a Project Manager at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania, where she manages the implementation of Msingi Teki, a tablet-based learning program. With a strong background in social sciences and over 10 years of experience managing health and education projects across both development and humanitarian contexts, she brings a deep commitment to improving learning outcomes for underserved communities. Magreth is passionate about adaptive management, using data-driven decision-making to enhance program effectiveness, promote innovation, and strengthen stakeholder collaboration. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Dar es Salaam and a master’s degree in Urban Analysis and Management from the University of Florence, Italy.

Makune Mayenga

Operations Manager

makune.mayenga@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/makune-mayenga-73b09161/

Makune Mayenga is Operations Manager for Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. Makune is an experienced operations and finance professional with over a decade of experience supporting education, health, and development programs across Africa. He has led and strengthened operational systems in procurement, finance, HR, compliance, and risk management for multi-donor projects funded by organizations such as USAID, the Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and others. Makune has held senior operations roles at Results for Development Institute (R4D), PATH, and Médecins du Monde, where he focused on aligning global standards with local contexts and building efficient, people centered systems. Makune holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tumaini University. Based in Dar es Salaam, he brings a collaborative and detail oriented approach to ensuring programs run smoothly and deliver lasting impact for communities.

Erick Yassin Mgonda

Repairs Manager

erick.mgonda@imagineworldwide.org

Erick is the Repairs Manager for Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. He balances technical expertise with a genuine drive to transform education through technology. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and IT from Asia Pacific University, he has built a career focused on creating resilient systems that translate innovative ideas into real-world results. During his time at Nexleaf Analytics, Erick oversaw the end-to-end deployment and training of Remote Temperature Monitoring Devices (RTMDs) across East and Southern Africa, a critical move in protecting vaccine potency. He also led “Operation Accelerate,” a project that successfully boosted device performance in Tanzania’s health facilities from a struggling 20% to a robust 75%. Whether he is diving into complex troubleshooting and configurations or using data to align diverse stakeholders, Erick focuses on making systems more sustainable and effective. Eric is based in Tanzania.

Jacqueline Halima Mgumia

Executive Director, Imagine Tanzania

corrinne.mtumbuka@imagineworldwide.org

Corrinne Mtumbuka

Director of Technical Services

Corrinne Mtumbuka is the Director of Technical Services at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. She a digital transformation and innovation strategist based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Corrinne brings over 13 years of experience leading technology, operations, and innovation across banking, fintech, and development sectors in East Africa. Prior to joining Imagine Worldwide, she served as Head of Innovation at Mwanga Hakika Bank and co-founded Impactive Hub, a social innovation organization supporting youth-led impact initiatives. Corrinne is passionate about inclusive innovation, digital public infrastructure, and the role of technology in improving access to learning and opportunity for children and communities. She holds an MSc in IT Project Management and is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science.

Nancy Mushi

Finance Manager

nancy.mushi@imagineworldwide.org

Nancy Mushi is the Finance Manager at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. She is a strategic and results-oriented Finance Manager with over 14 years of experience in financial management, donor-funded projects, and auditing across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the USA. Nancy is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T), and is currently pursuing an MBA at ESAMI, with additional credentials in IPSAS. Nancy has successfully led financial strategy, compliance, and risk management for multi-million-dollar donor programs, where she oversaw budgeting, grants management, financial management, and financial systems automation. Passionate about leveraging finance as a tool for impact and empowerment, Nancy thrives at the intersection of strategy and numbers, helping organizations make informed, data-driven decisions that drive growth and long-term sustainability. Her career is guided by integrity, innovation, and a commitment to creating lasting value for both organizations and the communities they serve.

Walafried Mwingira

Finance and Administrative Officer

walafried.mwingira@imagineworldwide.org

Walafried Mwingira is the Finance and Administrative Officer at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. He has been a finance and administrative professional for over nine years of experience supporting private sector and development programs in Tanzania. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, a Diploma in Business Administration, and is pursuing CPA certification. He is also a Certified Financial Educator under the Bank of Tanzania’s Financial Inclusion Initiative. Walafried brings expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, internal controls, and administrative coordination. Passionate about education and inclusion, he is committed to Imagine’s mission of expanding access to learning in rural Tanzania, ensuring resources are managed transparently and efficiently to maximize impact for children and communities.

Rashid Mwinyi

Program Manager

rashid.mwinyi@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashid-mwinyi/

Rashid Mwinyi is a Program Manager with Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. Rashid is a development and social impact practitioner with over nine years of experience managing multi-site, donor-funded programs across education, livelihoods, governance, and climate action. He has worked extensively with government institutions, local communities, and implementing partners to design, implement, and scale data-driven initiatives that deliver measurable results. Prior to joining Imagine, Rashid was Executive Director of the Pamoja Youth Initiative, and before that was Programs Lead for Cube Zanzibar. Rashid brings strong expertise in program management, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and systems strengthening, with a consistent focus on accountability and sustainability. He is passionate about advancing equity in education and leveraging technology to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for underserved children. He holds a Master’s degree in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics of Development. Rashid is based in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Cliodhna Ryan

Director of Programs

cliodhna.ryan@imagineworldwide.org

Cliodhna Ryan is the Director of Programs at Imagine Worldwide Tanzania. Cliodhna brings more than 13 years of experience in the education sector, including 10+ years designing and scaling education programs across sub-Saharan Africa. She began her career as a primary school teacher and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a Master’s degree in International Development, and an Advanced Certificate in Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). Before joining Imagine, Cliodhna served as Director of Education and Research at Ubongo, overseeing curriculum development, program efficacy, and large scale research projects for programs serving more than 42 million learners across 10+ countries in Africa. She also previously worked with UNICEF Tanzania. She is based in Tanzania.

Imagine Tanzania Board of Directors

Neema Kanyua

Executive Head of Delivery

neema.kanyua@imagineworldwide.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-kanyua/

Jacqueline Halima Mgumia

Executive Director, Imagine Tanzania

Karabo Moloko

Executive Head of Portfolio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karabo-moloko-999879169/

Rapelang Rabana

Co-CEO, Imagine Worldwide

Richard Yesaya Shukia

Senior Lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam

Richard Yesaya Shukia (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer, Consultant, and Researcher in Education, Child Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Early Learning, Curriculum Reform, and Teacher Continuous Professional Development at the University of Dar es Salaam. He has over 15 years of experience in designing and leading cross-sectional studies, large-scale evaluations, and participatory quantitative and qualitative research focused on education systems and human development.

Dr. Shukia has worked extensively with the Government of Tanzania at national, sub-national, and local government levels, providing technical leadership in education policy, curriculum reform, teacher development, and systems strengthening. He served as a member of the National Technical Team mandated by the Government of Tanzania to develop the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, the Long-Term Perspective Plan (LTPP) 2050, and the Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV), 2026–2031, contributing to the articulation of long-term priorities for human capital development and education transformation.

He has recently served as a National Technical Expert for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), supporting nationwide curriculum reforms and in-service teacher training initiatives. Between 2016 and 2022, he was a member of the Tanzanian research team for the Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE) programme, contributing to systems-level evidence on education reform in low- and middle-income contexts.

Joe Wolf

Co-CEO and Co-founder, Imagine Worldwide