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Our People

The team behind the Centre

Led by one of Uganda's most experienced social work professionals, our directors, board, staff and volunteers bring practice, policy, research and lived community experience together.

Directors

Strategic leadership and governance for the Centre.

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John Mary Ssekate

Founder and Board Chairman, Former National Coordinator of NASWU

John Mary Ssekate is a professional social worker whose career sits at the centre of Uganda's social work and child protection systems, and the Centre carries his name and his...

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Richard M. Watenyera

Director

Managing Director of Express Media Group, Richard brings media, communications and organisational leadership to the Centre's board, strengthening how JM-CCER tells its story and builds its public presence.

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Mariam Nalubega

Director

Mariam is a Ugandan development professional with strategic and policy-level leadership experience and strong analytical skills. She served as Assistant Director of Research and Development at the International Network for...

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Hon. Albert Ndahiro

Director

Albert Ndahiro is a Ugandan business leader, community development advocate, and politician with over fifteen years of professional experience spanning marketing, property management, and public service. As a Director at...

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Board Members

Oversight, accountability and direction.

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Elizabeth Okello

Board Member

Elizabeth is a Counselling Psychologist and educator with deep experience across school, hospital and community settings. She is the sitting President of the Uganda Counseling Association and serves as Dean...

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Ida Namuli Doreen

Board Member, Head of Partnerships and Communications

Ida is Co-founder and Head of Partnerships and Communications at Inclusion Support Uganda, with 15 years of experience in disability inclusion. Her expertise spans disability programming, resource mobilisation, safeguarding and...

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Kato Godfrey Bukenya

Board Member

Godfrey is a humanitarian and development professional with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience across Uganda and the East and Horn of Africa region. He currently works with IOM,...

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Kampogo Mary

Board Member

Mary is a Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years of professional practice experience. She holds a Master's degree in Counselling and is a member of the Uganda Counselling Association, serving...

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Staff

The team delivering our programmes day to day.

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Mogeni Obed

Lead Technology Solutions Architect & Director of ICT

Obed is a dynamic technology leader with 12+ years driving digital transformation across East Africa through innovative software solutions and strategic technology implementation. As CEO of Infoclan Limited, he has...

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John Ssenyonjo

Head of ICT Training

John is an IT specialist and educator with more than a decade of experience in systems and network administration, infrastructure and digital training. He served as System Administrator and later...

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Nabwembe Allen

Office Administrator and Financial Controller

Allen is the Centre's Office Administrator and Financial Controller, keeping operations running smoothly day to day. She brings administrative and financial experience from the Bank of Uganda accounts department, the...

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Sarah Nayebare

Mental Health Director

Sarah is Programs Director at Teen Challenge Uganda, with 5 years of experience in mental health, trauma recovery and community wellness. Her focus is simple: break stigma, build resilience, and...

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Robbinson Adriko

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

Robbinson is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning professional with over seven years of experience designing and implementing MEL systems, impact evaluations and learning frameworks for donor-funded programmes. He has...

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Geoffrey Ochwo

Head of Communication

Geoffrey is a studio instructor in the Department of Journalism and Communication Studies at Cavendish University Uganda and Communications Officer at NASWU. An award-nominated film script writer, producer, editor and...

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Solome Namono

Finance and Administration Officer

Solome is a result-oriented and self-driven finance professional with over 14 years of diverse experience in non-profit and profit-making sectors. She brings extensive expertise in internal and external auditing, financial...

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Volunteers

Youth leaders and community contributors.

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Opuno Charles

Youth Project Coordinator

Charles is the Centre's Youth Project Coordinator, working hand in hand with the organisational framework to deliver programmes that support young people. A finalist Social Work and Social Administration student...

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Nansubuga Lydia Gillian

Volunteer and Youth Leader

Lydia is a youth leader and third-year Social Sciences student at Makerere University. She has been active in climate change work for over two years through community outreach and tree...

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Nambajwe Brenda

Volunteer

Brenda is a 20-year-old S.6 vacation student with a passion for community engagement. She is enthusiastic about youth empowerment and contributes her energy and commitment to support the Centre's work...

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Want to join our work as a volunteer or partner?

We are always looking for committed people and institutions who share our belief in community-led development.

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