Who We Are
Action in Africa opened their first community center in the Ugandan village of Nakuwadde in 2015. Championed by Founder and Executive Director Sarah Nininger, the team is opening a new community center in another under-resourced area of Uganda.
Board of Directors
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Sam Eberts
BOARD CHAIR
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Linda (Magara) Horner
BOARD VICE CHAIR
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Pam Rice
BOARD SECRETARY
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Martial Combari
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
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Ify Afe
BOARD MEMBER
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Derek Young
BOARD MEMBER
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Johnny DeBrito
BOARD MEMBER
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Deb Gordon
BOARD MEMBER
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Nav Gupta
BOARD MEMBER
Advisory Board
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Janet Ferrara
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Ben Thompson
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
Action in Africa Staff
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Lucy Akot
Security Guard
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Harriet Babirye
Center Attendant
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Isaac Ekutu
Security Officer
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Rebecca Frangie
Development Intern
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Eric Makuyi
IT Support and Training Coordinator
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David Masiko
UG Country Director
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Colline Muyodi
Education Programs Manager
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Evelyn Nabakooza
Porridge Chef
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Aisha Nabbosa
Operations Aide
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Gloria Nabulime
Education Programs Aide
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Rose Nakamanya
Compound Attendant
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Juliana Nakavuma
Community Engagement Manager
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Rebecca Nakijjoba
Operations Manager
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Maria Nalweyiso
Head Chef
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Robinah Nandutu
Social Development Officer
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Rehema Nansereko
Special Needs Aide
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Sarah Nininger
Founder and Executive Director
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Amber Oberc
Project Manager
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Patrick Oligo
Security Officer
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Benard Omino
Head of Security
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Kareece Sacco
Operations Manager
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Nicholas Ssenabulya
Finance and Administration Manager
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Julie Tripp
Communications and Development Associate
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Emily Zeis
Development Manager
2024 Action in Africa Fellows
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Pamela Masika
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Shadiah Nakayaga
Meet Our Ambassadors
The AIA Ambassadors use their platforms and influence to raise awareness and generate support for our life changing work.
Legacy Board
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Chris Cheo
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
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Annie DeBoer
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
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Susan Marolt
FINANCE & EVENTS
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Elizabeth Schwartz
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
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Rick Schwartz
FINANCE & EVENTS
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Kris Ufkes
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
Past Board Members
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Sarah Benson
CLUBS & TRIPS
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Cathy Bern
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
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Marc Bern
LEGAL & FUNDRAISING
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Bo Gallagher
EVENTS & MERCHANDISING
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Elizabeth Slossberg
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
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