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Our Team

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Rebecca Zeigler Mano

Director

Having taught in classrooms in Coastal Kenya, Northern California and Read More

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Ellen Mutambara Mapiko

Head of School

Ellen Mutambara – Mapiko is a seasoned educator who worked in both National and international
curriculums in Zimbabwe, Read More

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Betty Mafemera

Youth Programs Coordinator

Betty is a USAP alumni from the Class of 2014 who holds a BA in Read More

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Nicole Kumbula, MS

Fundraising and Partnership Manager

Experienced in Global Education Administration, Fundraising and Strategic Management. Nicole holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with education concentrations in Field Studies and Globalization from the US. Read More

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Farirai Majoni

Finance and Administration Manager

Farirai Majoni is a holder of Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Read More

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Dalicia Bukasa

TWEENS Operations Coordinator

Dalicia Bukasa is a young lady from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read More

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Rejoice T Mutefura

Communications Intern

Rejoice is a dedicated advocate for community driven change, with a profound passion for transforming domestic energy sources. Read More

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Moreblessing Banda

Fundraising Intern

Moreblessing Banda, a graduate of the USAP Class of 2023, is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting young people in achieving their dreams.Read More

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Torindwanashe Chizura

Finance & Admin Intern

I am a USAP alumni class of 2023 and am currently taking a gap year before college. I am really passionate about women and girls' rights. Read More

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Natasha Chakanakira

Admin & Programs Intern

Natasha is a USAP alumni from the class of 2023, currently taking a gap year before college Read More

Education Matters Africa Foundation Board of Directors

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Lucy Steinitz

Chair

Dr. Lucy Steinitz lived in Africa for 17 years (mostly Namibia and Ethiopia) where she partnered Read More

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Farai Sarangonye

Treasurer

Farai is a Senior Vice President at Bank of America where he provides middle market Read More

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Ann Kuhlman

Secretary

Ann Kuhlman has served as Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Read More

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Kevin Burns

Board Member

Kevin Burns currently serves as the President at COO at Chobani, a refugee founded global Read More

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David Bruce Wharton

Board Member

Bruce Wharton served as an American diplomat in Africa and Latin America for over 30 years, Read More

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Ronald Mutasa

Board Member

Ronald Mutasa is a Senior Health Specialist in the Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice Read More

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Lois Mufuka Martin

Board Member

Lois is an experienced non-profit executive, social worker and community Read More

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Baldwin Guchu

Board Member

Baldwin is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA graduate from the University of Read More

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Andreata Muforo 

Board Member

Andreata Muforo is a Partner at TLcom Capital.  She leads venture capital investments Read More

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James Linville

Board Member

James was a member of the founding team at Read More