Our Team

Meet the dedicated individuals driving our

mission forward.

Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward.

Senior Management

Dr. Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma

Chief Executive Officer, Co-funder

Dr. Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma is the CEO and Co-Founder of Copper Rose Zambia.

Faith Kaoma Kabeleka

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Faith Kaoma Kabeleka is the Deputy CEO and Co-founder of Copper Rose Zambia. She is a visionary leader, passionate about empowering communities and driving sustainable change.

Dr. Mulenga Chituma

Director of Health Programs

Dr. Mulenga Chituma is a passionate medical doctor with over seven years of experience in both clinical practice and program management.

Doris Kabaso Gumboh

Head of Finance and Operations

Doris Kabaso Gumboh is a seasoned finance and administration professional with over a decade of experience in for profit and nonprofit financial management and operations.

Sabine Christensen

Head of Programs

Sabine Christensen is a passionate program leader and people person with experience in managing health and well-being, gender equity, and youth projects.

The Leadership Team

Miyoba Beenzu

Senior Programs Manager

Miyoba Beenzu is passionate about health and education. With 5 years of experience managing different HIV/AIDS & reproductive health projects.

Chanda Mwamba

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Manager

Chanda Mwamba is a dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) professional with experience in community.

Dr. Vake Mtonga

Project Manager | USAID Zambia Integrated Health

Vake Mtonga is a medical doctor with experience in advancing adolescent health and promoting gender equality in reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child.

Dr. Newton Donkola

Advocacy & Health Promotions Program Manager

Dr. Newton Donkola, MD, is a dedicated public health advocate, with a strong focus on improving the health and well-being of adolescents.

Dr. Mable Kipenda

Youth & Gender Advisor | USAID Family Health and Nutrition

Mable Kipenda is a medical doctor and a public health specialist with over 7 years of experience in clinical medicine, adolescent and youth health, and gender mainstreaming.

Nedah Chikonde Musonda

Youth & Gender Advisor | USAID Momentum Country & Global Leadership

Nedah Chikonde Musonda is a seasoned public health specialist with over 14 years of experience in public service.

Rebecca Mulungi

Business Development & Strategy Manager

Rebecca Mulungi is a business development and strategic partnerships professional with over ten years of experience.

Mweemba Hamusiya

Grants & Compliance Manager

Mweemba Hamusiya is a seasoned finance, administration and grants professional with over five years of experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, administration.

Yvonne Sishuwa

People & Culture Manager

Yvonne is an accomplished human resources (HR) professional with over 8 years of expertise in HR operations, including talent.

Mwila Lumbwe

Finance & Administration Manager

Mwila is a finance professional with over 5 years of experience in external audit and financial reporting across various industries.

The Board

Dr. Cheswa Vwalika

Board Chair I Medical Doctor, MPH, Co - Founder & CEO, Venus Center

Dr. Cheswa Vwalika is a passionate public health expert with over 30 years of experience in enhancing healthcare access and quality in Zambia.

Kamuchizya Mutambo

Board Vice Chair | Non-Executive Director Human Resource Specialist

Kamuchizya Mutambo is the Head of Human Resources (HR) for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Zambia.

Nick Mwela

Finance Lead | Finance Manager

Nick Mwela is a seasoned finance professional with over 14 years of experience in the international non-governmental organisation sector.

Dr. Nanthalile Mugala

Member | Public Health Medical Doctor, MD, MMed, PATH-Chief of the Africa Region

Nanthalile Mugala is PATH’s Chief of the Africa Region. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance and overseeing program activities in the region- across.

Simunza Muyangana

Member | Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, BongoHive

Simunza Muyangana is the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BongoHive, a pioneering tech hub driving innovation in Zambia.