Highlights:I have established a strong background in education leadership, strategic planning, and program management, with a focus on improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged and disabled children in Uganda. I have led projects supporting menstrual health initiatives and founded Elevate Brands, a business that empowers schools and small businesses with high-quality, customized branding solutions. As I pursue my studies in Education Leadership and Management at Uganda Management Institute, I remain dedicated to fostering inclusivity and driving social impact through both my entrepreneurial and educational endeavors.

Skills:Facilitating, Team Leadership, Community Development and Engagement, Analytical Problem Solving

Goal:To drive transformative change in education sector by enhancing inclusive learning environments, particularly for disadvantaged and disabled children. Through strategic leadership and community empowerment, I aim to create lasting social impact while expanding my entrepreneurial ventures to foster economic growth and innovation.

Membership:Currently I am part of the Leadership Team of Teach For All that is Leading in Inclusive Education across the globe.

Certification:A certificate of Artificial Intelligence in Career Essentials offered by ALX A certificate in Transformative Leadership offered by National Leadership Institute

Community Mobilization Assistant 01/2022 - 08/2022
Education Development Center, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Education and Social Work
Reduced student dropout by 30% through the Early Warning System in 17 communities. Boosted literacy by 25% with local reading plans and improved child safety across 68 villages. Enhanced child protection awareness by 15%, and reduced child abuse by 40%. Trained 80 out-of-school youths in life skills and facilitated a 15% increase in HIV/AIDS awareness and community participation.
Reduced student dropout by 30% by implementing the Early Warning System in 17 communities. • Developed and implemented local reading support plans to empower 17 communities, boosting literacy by 25%. • Led community development projects impacting 68 villages, enhancing child safety through local case management committees. • Managed community-based risk mitigation strategies, improving child protection awareness by 15%. • Trained 80 out-of-school youths in life skills, focusing on financial literacy and communication. • Facilitated the enactment of HIV/AIDS awareness bi-laws in Kisseka sub-county, leading to a 15% increase in community participation. • Strengthened child welfare across 68 villages by establishing child case management committees, reducing incidents of child abuse by 40%.--
Education Leadership Manager 09/2022 - 07/2024
Building Tomorrow, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Education
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and community development. Proven ability in mentoring staff, risk management, and executing large-scale projects at the village level. Adept at supervision, procurement, and financial accountability. Committed to fostering sustainable growth through effective program management and leadership in fast-paced environments.
Led a regional team across 87 schools, enhancing project and program management and educational outcomes. • Spearheaded procurement initiatives, securing 69,000 reading books and 1,039 readers, reducing procurement costs by 10%. • Introduced data-driven risk management measures in collaboration with the MEL department, improving overall project success rates by 25%. • Mentored 30 school administrators and developed training programs for 500+ teachers, improving team capacity by 25%. • Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for 87 headteachers and over 500 teachers, which enhanced teaching quality and school management. • Improved teacher and student attendance by 15% through effective monitoring strategies. • Coordinated 10 stakeholder and donor site visits, enhancing collaboration and securing additional funding.--
Technical Advisor of Tomorrow is Now project 10/2021 - 03/2022
Building Tomorrow, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Education
Directed the Tomorrow Is Now project, improving educational performance by 20% for 1,100 learners. Supervised 315 volunteers, boosting community engagement by 50%, and enhanced district-wide data collection through risk management workshops for local leaders.
Directed the Tomorrow Is Now project for 1,100 learners, resulting in a 20% improvement in educational performance. • Supervised and mentored 315 Community Education Volunteers using Teaching at the Right Level methodology, increasing community engagement by 50%. • Facilitated risk management workshops for local leaders, improving district-wide data collection processes--
Fellow 01/2020 - 12/2021
Teach For Uganda, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Education and Social Work
Improved math test scores by 15% for primary pupils and increased school enrollment and retention by 60%. Established leadership systems and community learning clusters, trained 100 girls in menstrual health, and developed the ‘Dress In Uniform’ project, boosting attendance by 15%.
Enhanced math learning outcomes, increasing test scores by 15% for primary four and five pupils. • Established effective leadership systems at Kalagala Primary School, enhancing operational efficiency. • Led a community development initiative that increased school enrollment and retention rates by 60% • Established 10 community learning clusters in Kalagala village during the Covid-19. • Trained 100 girls in menstrual health, contributing to community health improvement. • Developed the ‘Dress In Uniform’ project, providing uniforms to 88 underprivileged pupils, improving attendance by 15%.--
Fellow 01/2018 - 12/2019
Building Tomorrow, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Education
Led the Kamuli cluster team, enhancing education for 52 schools and increasing student retention by 70%. Enrolled 300 out-of-school children, trained 32 volunteers in effective teaching methods, and improved community health through WASH programs and menstrual health education.
Led the Kamuli cluster team, impacting education outcomes for 52 schools for two years. • Enrolled 300 out-of-school children in schools. • Recruited and trained 32 community education volunteers on Teaching at The Right Level Methodology. • Increased retention of learners in schools by 70%. • Trained 100 stakeholders in WASH programs and children's rights, improving community health and awareness. • Sensitized 70 girls about menstrual health and trained them in making reusable sanitary pads.--

Makerere university 08/2014 - 01/2018
Kampala, , Uganda
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Forestry
Pursed a bachelor's degree in Social and Entrepreneurial Forestry from Makerere University and graduated with a Second Class Upper Honors degree of 4.15 CGPA

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