With over 30 years of financial services experience, Cheryl brings a broad skill set from her roles across asset management, capital markets, human resources and domestic banking. In her current role as Vice President, National Accounts at Dynamic Funds, Cheryl is responsible for strategic management of a portfolio of industry leading clients. In 2013, Cheryl travelled to Africa where she spent time with the founders of a number of volunteer organizations.
Team

Shawn Holden Cheung

Soofia Mahmood

David Kafambe

Timothy Ahumuza

Disan Kasozi

Alex Akiri

Jolly Nyiramahoro

Moiz Bin Junaid

Evaristo Kamberaho

Kathleen Rommel

Samuel Wandera

Joel Ahumuza

Brian Ainebyona

Gladys Bahimbisomew

Francis Gamurorwa

Joseph Kyeyune

Constantine Born

Walter Amram Dambya

Evelyn Ejang

Beninah Byarugaba

Maximus Kwesiga

Priscilla Muhawenimana

Fred Muhumuza

Nicholas Brain Munanura

Agnes Mukamusoni

Daniel Mukiza

Gilbert Kwarisiima

Walter Jude Tumwesige

Innocent Machari

Naboth Mugisha

Bonny Ocen

Simon Musiime

John Nkuzimana

Penninah Nyiramugisha

Joyce Nyirantakiye

Patrick Tinkasimire

Elias Tukamushaba

Raymond Tumuhimbise

Tadeo Tumukunde Jude

Jethro Twehangane

Jeff Jude Mukwaya

Viola Dufite

Davis Kayona

Serevano Birungi

Bernard Ntuyenabo

Jackson Mfitumukiza

Ambrose Nabaasa

Moris Mumbere

Hillary Kabaati Mwesigye

Peragi Namukisa

Nelson Turyasingura

Johnson Marahi

Nelson Nuwagaba

Abubakal Maniragaba

Patrick Tumusiime

Pascal Kasaija

Claire Katusiime

Resty Nyakato

Emmanuel Tumukunde

Patrick Tumusiime

Ibrahim Lukenge

Rhonah Osiime

Obed Mugisha

Edwine Tuhamye

Simon Kabbale

Allan Muhumuza

Daniel Kintu

Evans Aine

Ian Kambeho

Albert Abaho

Benson Akatukwasa

Deus Ampwera

Douglas Ayebare

Edgar Mugasha

Keneth Nuwagaba

Kevin Wettaka

Raphael Oburu

Oscar Katahweire

Oscar Masiko

Twesigomwe Ronald

Badru Kazibwe

Blessing Joshua

Clemence Taremwa

Esther Ageno

Ian Kagera

Brazio Turyatunga

Juma Okello

Eldrine Kiyimba

Joanita Ssempa

Michael Ngabirano

Mudasirr Govule

Walter Chwa

Emmanuel Karekezi

Lawrence Eengu

Jacenta Asimwe

Muhammed Bukenya

Paul Mutebi

Besweri Oryasingura

Kevin Aughtry

Winnie Bweyunye

Farah Chihadeh
- LEADERSHIP
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Shawn Holden Cheung
Chief Executive OfficerSoofia Mahmood
Chief of StaffDavid Kafambe
Head of Programs - UgandaTimothy Ahumuza
PEAL MANAGERDisan Kasozi
Regional Manager EastAlex Akiri
Regional Manager South WestJolly Nyiramahoro
Regional Manager Mid WestMoiz Bin Junaid
Director of FinanceEvaristo Kamberaho
Finance ManagerKathleen Rommel
Director of PartnershipsSamuel Wandera
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER - IMPLEMENTATION
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Joel Ahumuza
Project OfficerBrian Ainebyona
Project OfficerGladys Bahimbisomew
Project AssistantFrancis Gamurorwa
Project AssistantJoseph Kyeyune
WASH OfficerConstantine Born
Project OfficerWalter Amram Dambya
Project OfficerEvelyn Ejang
Senior Project OfficerBeninah Byarugaba
Senior Project OfficerMaximus Kwesiga
Project OfficerPriscilla Muhawenimana
Project OfficerFred Muhumuza
Project AssistantNicholas Brain Munanura
Senior Project OfficerAgnes Mukamusoni
Senior Project OfficerDaniel Mukiza
Project AssistantGilbert Kwarisiima
Project AssistantWalter Jude Tumwesige
Senior Project OfficerInnocent Machari
Project OfficerNaboth Mugisha
Senior Project OfficerBonny Ocen
Agriculture Extension CoordinatorSimon Musiime
Project AssistantJohn Nkuzimana
Replication AssistantPenninah Nyiramugisha
Senior Project OfficerJoyce Nyirantakiye
Senior Project OfficerPatrick Tinkasimire
Project AssistantElias Tukamushaba
Project AssistantRaymond Tumuhimbise
Project OfficerTadeo Tumukunde Jude
Replication OfficerJethro Twehangane
Project AssistantJeff Jude Mukwaya
Project AssistantViola Dufite
Project AssistantDavis Kayona
Project AssistantSerevano Birungi
Project AssistantBernard Ntuyenabo
Project AssistantJackson Mfitumukiza
Project AssistantAmbrose Nabaasa
Project AssistantMoris Mumbere
Project AssistantHillary Kabaati Mwesigye
Project AssistantPeragi Namukisa
Project AssistantNelson Turyasingura
Program CoordinatorJohnson Marahi
Project AssistantNelson Nuwagaba
Project AssistantAbubakal Maniragaba
Project AssistantPatrick Tumusiime
Project AssistantPascal Kasaija
Project AssistantClaire Katusiime
Project AssistantResty Nyakato
Project AssistantEmmanuel Tumukunde
Project AssistantPatrick Tumusiime
Project AssistantIbrahim Lukenge
Veterinarian OfficerRhonah Osiime
Project AssistantObed Mugisha
Project AssistantEdwine Tuhamye
Project AssistantSimon Kabbale
Project AssistantAllan Muhumuza
Credit Facility OfficerDaniel Kintu
Project Assistant - PLANNING + EVALUATION
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Evans Aine
Senior Officer PEALIan Kambeho
Assistant Manager PEALAlbert Abaho
PEAL OfficerBenson Akatukwasa
Evaluation SpecialistDeus Ampwera
Senior PEAL OfficerDouglas Ayebare
Senior Officer PEAL, Team Lead -Project VennEdgar Mugasha
PEAL OfficerKeneth Nuwagaba
Senior PEAL OfficerKevin Wettaka
Evaluation SpecialistRaphael Oburu
Evaluation SpecialistOscar Katahweire
PEAL OfficerOscar Masiko
PEAL OfficerTwesigomwe Ronald
Data AnalystBadru Kazibwe
Evaluation SpecialistBlessing Joshua
Data AnalystClemence Taremwa
Data Analyst - FINANCE + OPERATIONS
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Esther Ageno
AdministratorIan Kagera
IT OfficerBrazio Turyatunga
Finance OfficerJuma Okello
Finance AssistantEldrine Kiyimba
Finance AssistantJoanita Ssempa
Human Resource OfficerMichael Ngabirano
DriverMudasirr Govule
Senior Communications OfficerWalter Chwa
Senior Officer - Procurement & LogisticsEmmanuel Karekezi
Operations AssistantLawrence Eengu
Procurement & Logistics OfficerJacenta Asimwe
Finance AssistantMuhammed Bukenya
Driver/MechanicPaul Mutebi
IT AssistantBesweri Oryasingura
Finance AssistantKevin Aughtry
Accountant (Canada)Winnie Bweyunye
Human Resource OfficerFarah Chihadeh
Communications Coordinator
Board of Directors
David has more than 3 decades experience in the investment management industry. He is Chairman of Russell Investments Canada Ltd., where he served as President and CEO from 2010 to 2017. He continues to work in an advisory capacity with a select number of investment companies. Among his not-for-profit engagements, he is currently Chairman of The Peter Cundill Foundation, a Bermuda-based purpose trust with a mission to improve the wellbeing of young people and is a board member at McMaster University
Deborah Krick is Crown counsel at the Crown Law Office – Criminal. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2004, she has prosecuted cases at all levels of court with the majority of those cases taking place at the Ontario Court of Appeal. She is committed to mentorship and legal education and regularly trains members of the police and legal profession.
Dermot Muir is an experienced General Counsel Leader with the unique ability to balance strategy/operations, results/people and legal expertise/innovation. He served for 10 years as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to Infrastructure Ontario (IO) a world leader in infrastructure finance and public private partnerships. He was the principal architect of the legal services for IO’s $7B pooled financing loan programme, one of the largest such programmes in North America and was also responsible for legal services for the Province of Ontario’s real estate portfolio, the second largest in Canada. Dermot serves on several NFP Boards and has a long history of involvement in corporate governance.
John has over 30 years in the software and environmental industries. He has held executive positions at Environmental Software Associates, Atrion International, Intelex Technologies and most recently Security Compass. Additionally, John has co-authored seven books on environmental issues. His latest book was entitled “Good to Green: Managing Business Risks and Opportunities”.
Shawn Holden Cheung is the Founder and CEO of Raising The Village. Since 2005, Shawn has been focused on improving livelihoods and finding solutions to the problem of ultra poverty in rural Uganda. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from McMaster University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Read more of Shawn’s story here.
Tom has over 24 years of professional experience as an operator, investor and advisor in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. His current advisory work includes engaging clients on what’s possible with their philanthropic and impact investing resources, advising portfolio companies on building impactful +sustainable organizations, and advancing the field of social entrepreneurship. He received his Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and economics from Boston College.
Vanessa has spent two-decades in progressively senior roles spanning corporate finance, strategy and operations at PwC and TD Bank Financial Group. She is currently the CEO & President of McCarthy Uniforms, where she is successfully leading a turnaround and transformation strategy. She is exceptionally passionate about innovation, is active in her community and participates in a number of organizations that support the advancement of women and girls. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and a Chartered Accountant designation.
Viraj Desai’s 25 years+ management and consulting experience spans leadership and consulting roles in healthcare organizations, in Deloitte’s Strategy and Operations consulting practice and at her own consulting company “CIM Professional Services Inc”. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, operational and program reviews and corporate performance measurement across industry areas including public sector, retail, infrastructure, and telecommunications. Viraj currently sits on the Board of a large regional healthcare facility. She also provides mentorship to entrepreneurs with mental health challenges as part of a Rotman program. Viraj was born in Uganda. This combined with her familiarity with the developing world and her vast business experience led her to join the RTV Board.
Emeritus Board Members
• Alan Liu, M.Div
• Angela MacLennan, MPA
• Calum Mackenzie, MA, MSc, MBA
• Anita Tong, MAcc, CPA, CA
• Ciaran G. McGeown, B.Sc., CPA
• Dan Richards, MBA
• David Maassarany, BA
• Elizabeth Buff Cox, M.Div*
• Elizabeth Young, MD, FRCPC
• Ian Steaman, A.B.
• Khalid Janmohamed, JD
• Krishna Somers, MBA, CFA
• Sammy Younan
* deceased