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.

Dr. Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma
Chief Executive Officer, Co-funder

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.

Faith Kaoma Kabeleka
Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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.

Dr. Mulenga Chituma
Director of Health Programs

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.

Doris Kabaso Gumboh
Head of Finance 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.

Sabine Christensen
Head of Programs
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.

Miyoba Beenzu
Senior Programs Manager

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

Chanda Mwamba
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Manager

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. Vake Mtonga
Project Manager | USAID Zambia Integrated Health

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. Newton Donkola
Advocacy & Health Promotions Program Manager

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.

Dr. Mable Kipenda
Youth & Gender Advisor | USAID Family Health and Nutrition

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.

Nedah Chikonde Musonda
Youth & Gender Advisor | USAID Momentum Country & Global Leadership

Rebecca Mulungi
Business Development & Strategy Manager
Rebecca Mulungi is a business development and strategic partnerships professional with over ten years of experience.

Rebecca Mulungi
Business Development & Strategy Manager

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.

Mweemba Hamusiya
Grants & Compliance Manager

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

Yvonne Sishuwa
People & Culture Manager

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.

Mwila Lumbwe
Finance & Administration Manager
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.

Dr. Cheswa Vwalika
Board Chair I Medical Doctor, MPH, Co - Founder & CEO, Venus Center

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.

Kamuchizya Mutambo
Board Vice Chair | Non-Executive Director Human Resource Specialist

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.

Nick Mwela
Finance Lead | Finance Manager

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.

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

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.

Simunza Muyangana
Member | Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, BongoHive