Zambia
I help ambitious individuals build clear, strategic careers in the Social Impact sector—in just 90 days. Not through motivation. Through structure, positioning, and execution. With over 15 years of experience in the Development sector, I’ve worked at the intersection of career strategy, leadership development, and social innovation, mentoring over 2,500 individuals to move from uncertainty to clarity, and from passion to real industry positioning. My work is focused on one thing: Helping you stop guessing your way through the Social Impact space. Through a structured 90-day mentorship experience, I guide you to: • Define a clear and viable career pathway. • Align your skills, interests, and opportunities strategically. • Position yourself for real growth, visibility, and impact. • Launch or refine your initiative with direction and confidence. This is for you if: You feel called to do meaningful work—but lack clarity on where you fit or how to move. Or if you’re already in the space, but know you’re not positioned as powerfully as you could be. My approach is rooted in market insight, trend awareness, and practical execution, not theory. Because in this space, passion is not enough. Positioning is everything. If you’re ready to move with intention and build a career that is both impactful and strategically sound, Send me a DM with the word “MENTOR.”
Category: Education/Leadership Public Benefit Organization Duties/Responsibilities. 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡: I didn't just write our company profile—I set the course for our impact. Every word, every parameter of our scope was built to reflect the big change we aim to create. 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: In November 2022, I launched our flagship program, a 5-week intensive journey for young Zambian leaders aged 18-35. This isn't just a program; it's a springboard for emerging civic, public, and business leaders. Held at the American Center for Leadership at the US Embassy Zambia, Leaders Arise has trained over 200 participants. Many alumni are already making waves, building community projects and addressing Zambia’s most pressing issues. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 - 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: With a passion for building Zambia’s future, I designed and launched the WAVE, a 3-month program empowering young civic leaders with the tools they need to drive change. Our first cohort of 20 graduates is already stepping into social and political spaces, working towards a stronger, healthier Zambia. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐝 - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: In 2024, I piloted the Graduate Launch Pad, a career and confidence-building program tailored for university and college women ages 22-28. With 60 graduates so far, this program gives young women the tools they need to break barriers and become trailblazers in their industries. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: To demystify the dissertation process, I designed a Post-Graduate Dissertation Writing Program. While focusing on critical components of academic research, I guide Master’s students through the complexities of thesis writing, whether they work solo or in groups.
Duties/ Responsibilities 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐃𝐆𝟒 - 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Since my return from the Unleash Innovation Lab in 2019, I’ve been on the frontlines, rethinking and reshaping education for Zambia and beyond. Together with global counterparts, I’m co-creating innovative, country-specific solutions to tackle the toughest education challenges, ensuring no one is left behind. My work focuses on SDG4—Quality Education—driving efforts to uplift and empower underserved communities through access to learning that goes beyond traditional methods.
Duties/Responsibilities 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫: As a Zambian mentor on the platform, I provide psychosocial and career mentorship to individuals from across the globe. Through this mentorship, I've been able to successfully guide mentees in navigating personal and professional challenges, helping them unlock potential and pursue their goals, no matter their background.
Duties & Responsibilities Shaping Vision and Strategic Direction: I crafted our organization’s Constitution, Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals, aligning them with Zambia’s National Plan (8NDP), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the UN’s SDG 2030 agenda. These foundations sparked the launch of two impactful cohort-based projects. Empowering Women with Disabilities: Through a US State Department-funded project, I helped train 20 women with speech impairments in tailoring and catering skills, empowering them with startup packages to build small businesses that uplift their communities. Strengthening Governance and Operational Excellence: I implemented best practices in corporate governance, from creating board selection criteria to structuring CEO responsibilities and appraisals, ensuring transparency and accountability in all layers of management. Establishing Communication, HR, and Financial Systems: I co-designed the organization’s initial communication strategy, HR, and financial systems, and led the setup of our first office—building the foundation for effective operations. Forging Strategic Partnerships: Over the past six years, I've actively sought partnerships and represented our organization at international conferences, amplifying our impact and aligning with like-minded organizations. Customized Training and Mentorship: I developed tailored training packages for our target demographic, covering mentorship, entrepreneurship, and essential skills development. From facilitating networking activities to personalized mentorship, this stems largely from my dedication to nurturing future leaders..
Duties/Responsibilities Transforming Classrooms with Language, Literature, and History: I taught English Language, Literature, and History to over 1,500 students, with a 75% success rate of students scoring top grades in their national exams. My approach went beyond the curriculum to inspire a passion for learning and critical thinking. Empowering Young Women Through Mentorship: Each year, I mentored around 30 female students, guiding them on personal development, self-discovery, and networking. Through tailored mentorship, I helped these young women build the skills and confidence they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.