Meet Our Team
Our Esteemed Team
Meet the passionate people driving our mission forward—dedicated to empowering refugees and rebuilding communities.
Co-founders & Board Members
Elvis Uwimana
Executive Director
Marlyne Nitunga
Director of Partnerships
Claude Niyibizi
Head of the Board
John Kelly Rukundo
Director of College Counseling
Nesta Nezerwe
Director of Career Guidance
Samuel Shema
Director of Operations
Bernard Ndayishimiye
Director of Scholar Support
Christa Bella Dushime
College CounselorStrategic Leadership Team
Yves Nicky Lirf
Head of Information Strategy
Filza Khan
Partnership & Outreach Lead
Lagrace Divine Igirubuntu
Strategic Planning & Innovation Lead
Claude Bigirimana
Career Development Officer
Hodali Nkurunziza
Global Education Access Officer
Jean Nepo Nimbona
Curriculum Support Lead
Felix Kagaju
Career advisor
Jean Bukuru
Talent Sourcing Lead
Reverien Irakoze
Communications Associate