ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Prof. Vinod Menon- Chairman
a distinguished expert in disaster management, governance, and public policy, with a vast and diverse career spanning national and international
platforms.
H.E. Aja Fatoumata C.M. Jallow Tambajang – Member
a highly esteemed leader with a distinguished career in governance, policy formulation, and advocacy
H.E. Amb. Kitoko (N.G) Gata Member
a seasoned diplomat and strategic leader with extensive experience in international relations, governance, and cultural diplomacy.
Elshan Ahmadov PhD Member
PhD in economics, Associated Professor at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He is also visiting Associate Professor in Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)
Miss Melanie Bielefeld-Member
Specialist in global partnership development, with a focus on fostering international collaborations, strategic engagements, and development initiatives.
Mr. Baker Matovu - Member
Baker has passion for using systems thinking research and human-centered designs to identify complex problems in coastal-marine space interfaces to co-design innovations and local-led initiatives that increase resilience to both human environmental shocks.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Francis Mikwa Mwongela - Chair
A corporate communication expert with extensive experience in public affairs, media relations, and strategic communication.
Tobias Nauruki MD- CEO/President Secretary to the Board
Specializes in international relations, diplomacy, and security studies. and has vast experience in global policy formulation, security analysis, and diplomatic engagements.
Administrator
Purity Ndinda Mulwa
Leveraging her journalism background to enhance organizational efficiency and communication. With experience across public, private, and faith-based sectors
RESEARCH FELLOW
Cynthia J. Mkong
A dynamic Agricultural Economist specializing in food security, livelihoods, and value chain analyses and has contributed to high-impact projects such as the African Fisheries Governance Project and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CARE project.