Board of Directors
Governance and oversight.
The Board of Directors provides governance and oversight for Vijana Africa.
Our approach to governance
Vijana Africa's Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, financial oversight, and institutional accountability, helping ensure that our work advances our mission and remains grounded in the communities we serve.
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Rodrigue Makelele
Board Chair
Lokoko Kitenza
Board Vice-Chair
John Fairfield
Board Secretary
Michele Miller Sharp
Treasurer
Former board members
Past board leadership, recognized here for their contribution to our work.
Steve Palek
Former Vice-Chair
Joe Dose
Former Director of Communication
Peter Barlow
Former Secretary of the Board
Advisers
Informal advisers who support us alongside our seated board members.
David Nyiringabo
Adviser — USA
Jean King Kongolo
Adviser — USA
Sibongile Chisinga
Adviser — Malawi
Desire Wilondja
Adviser — DRC
Milly Milinganyo
Adviser — Canada
Jeannette Mutombo
Adviser — France
Patient Ramazani
Adviser — Belgium
Willy Bubala
Adviser — DRC