BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Eze Ujunwa Lynda

Nigeria/United Kingdom

Uniqueuju91@gmail.com

 

Lynda Eze is a registered nurse from Nigeria. She has been a nurse for over 10 years and currently lives and works in the United States, where she is also studying to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She previously earned a master’s degree in community health nursing. Since she left Nigeria six years ago, she has been coaching other internationally trained nurses who wish to study and work abroad through her YouTube channel and other platforms. As an IIGL graduate, Lynda has served on the IIGL Board for over seven years, having previously held positions as Recording Secretary, Board Member, and Vice President.

Lynda founded the “Fit for Life Initiative,” an organization she established in 2011 to help women in local communities lead healthier, more quality lives. The Fit for Life Initiative, recognized with a Candle Light Award from IIGL, has achieved numerous milestones in promoting healthy lifestyles and reproductive health among young women in rural Nigerian communities.

Through her initiative, Lynda has conducted extensive awareness campaigns on the biological and medical implications of child marriage. As a result, many young women from her initiative have chosen to further their education and careers instead of entering into early marriages. Although Lynda now resides in the United States, she continues to collaborate with her Nigerian counterparts and members of her organization to sustain her impactful work in the local communities.

 

Vice President

Udeme Idem (Nigeria)

Demsydem08@gmail.com

Udeme Idem is an accredited Life Coach and the founder of Elite Coach (Africa), a non-profit entity dedicated to advancing personal and corporate leadership through instructional sessions and workshops. She serves as the organizer of the Elite Leadership Summit, a conference aimed at fostering leadership potential to instigate societal transformation, create influence, and enact change. Engaging in voluntary work, she provides coaching services and contributes to various non-profit organizations such as YouthUp, Giant Mind Masterclass (GMC), HR-girlfriends, Game-Changers, and TOLDNetwork.

In her role as Team Leader (Manager) of the Women Wing TOLD NETWORK, she oversees the training and development of more than 300 young individuals, coordinating capacity building sessions and webinars. Additionally, she fulfills the roles of Secretary for TOLDNetwork, an organization focused on cultivating leaders across generations.

Udeme demonstrates steadfast devotion to her faith, always eager to serve. She has held diverse positions within the church, including Zonal Youth President, Provincial Sisters Coordinator, Sunday School Teacher, and currently Vice-President of Youths and Young Adults (YAYA) at RCCG Excellent Parish/Zone, Kogi Province 1, Region 24.

Her enthusiasm lies in the pursuit of knowledge, as well as in nurturing and empowering individuals. She firmly believes in the principle of leaving a positive impact on both places and individuals, striving to leave a legacy of goodness.  She is an upper level IIGL student; serving as a Board member and recently completing her second term as IIGL Recording Secretary. 

Corresponding Secretary
Cheurombo Pswarayi (Zimbabwe)

Cheupswarayi@yahoo.com

 

Cheurombo Pswarayi is a multifaceted professional holding a degree in law, along with certificates in entrepreneurship and photojournalism, as well as a diploma in aviation maintenance. Her unwavering passion for empowerment and dedication to adding value in every interaction make her an impactful candidate for any endeavor she undertakes. Inspired by her own transformative journey during the IIGL course, she is credited for her commitment to empowerment. With a heartfelt commitment to serve and spread positivity, she endeavors to make a meaningful impact throughout her term and life. #Empowerment #ValueAddition #ImpactfulService

Recording Secretary

Michael Kelechi (Nigeria/UK)

Kelsmic22@gmail.com

 

I am a biotechnology specialist currently nearing the completion of my master’s degree in Biotechnology at Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. I hold an undergraduate degree in Applied Microbiology and Brewing Science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. My expertise encompasses microbial fermentation, biomanufacturing, and the valorization of wastes. I am deeply committed to advancing research in the development of curatives for degenerative and heritable diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, and diabetes. Additionally, I am passionate about the production of functional foods through biofortification and nutraceuticals.

During his internship with ARCITEKBio under the MidWales Launchpad Challenge Program 2024, he contributed to a cutting-edge biomanufacturing platform that converts C5 sugar waste into Xylitol, a leading sugar substitute in a $1.4bn market.

In leadership roles, he has served as the first General Secretary of the German Shepherd Foundation of Nigeria, promoting proper breeding and ethical sporting of German Shepherd dogs. As the pioneer president of the Kennel Club of Rivers and the current Chairman of its Board of Trustees, He has been instrumental in advocating for responsible dog ownership and breeding.

I am also a Level Five IIGL student where I am honing skills in Global Leadership, Public Speaking, and Mentorship. My vision is to establish Orion Conglomerate, an organization dedicated to providing young adults and the young at heart with valuable skills in arts and crafts, public speaking, and mentorship to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. 

Treasurer
Zach Rosen (USA/IL)
rosenzacharys@gmail.com

Zach Rosen grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business, Marketing, and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has grown up around IIGL through his mother, Deb Rosen, and her involvement in the organization. In the spring of 2022, he joined the Board of Directors after learning first-hand the impact IIGL has on the world; serving as a Board Member and on the Finance Committee for two terms.  He is a long-time believer in the organization’s vision and purpose. Professionally, Zach interned for his hometown Milwaukee Brewers in social media out of college for one season before joining the Washington Wizards’ social and digital marketing team for five years. In the summer of 2021, Zach moved to Chicago to join the sports agency Priority Sports & Entertainment as a communications coordinator. He leads Priority’s social media and content and works with the marketing team and the company’s clients on all media efforts now as Director.

Charles Kabera
Kigali, Rwanda

kabcharles@yahoo.fr

 

Kabera Charles (LLM) is a graduate of IIGL in Social Entrepreneurship, Conflict management and leadership studies. I also earned of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Masters Degree (LL.M) in International Economic and Business Law. He testifies that IIGL has totally transformed him reshaped himself for success. He served as IIGL Treasurer for three terms. He is IIGL National Coordinator for Rwanda and Books Distributor.
Kabera Charles is the Deputy Principal in charge of Administration in Rwanda Revenue Authority Training Institute/Department.
I am the author of “Legal and Administrative Mechanisms Used to Control Tax Offences” and “Challenges Facing Developing Countries in Dispute Settlement Under WTO.” These books can be found at the following link:
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=KABERA%20CHARLES&cm_sp=sort-_-SRP-_-Results&sortby=1
Kabera Charles also holds the following additional qualifications:
· Diploma in Business Studies(National College of Business Studies, Uganda)
· Diploma in French Language (Ministry of Education, France)
· Diploma in Law(Kigali Independent University)
· Diploma In Legal Studies(ALISON)
· Diploma in Project Management(ALISON)
· Diploma in Psychology(ALISON)
· Certificate in Auditing and Public Finance (Uganda National Examinations Board)
· Certificate in Negotiation and Conflict Management (United States Institute of Peace)
· Certificate in Conflict Analysis Course (United States Institute of Peace)
· Certificate in Data processing(Uganda National Examinations Board)
· Certificate in Elements of Banking(Uganda National Examinations Board)
· Certificate in Elements of Banking(Uganda National Examinations Board)
· Certificate in Informatics
· Certificate in International Players In Public Finance & Debt Management(United Nations Institute for Training & Research-UNITAR)
· Certificate in International Trade( The University of Adelaide-Australia)
· Certificate in Negotiation of Financial Transactions (United Nations Institute for Training & Research-UNITAR)
· Certificate in Taxation (University of Pretoria-South Africa)
· Certificate in Trade Finance Infrastructure Development(United Nations Institute for Training & Research-UNITAR)
· Certificate in Trade Policy, Design, Analysis and Negotiation (University of Adelaide)
· Professional Certificate in Leadership Skills for Supervisors – Communication,
· Coaching, and Conflict Resolution

Sunday Tope Elebiju (Nigeria)

elebijusunday@gmail.com

 

My name is Sunday Tope Elebiju, and I am 38 years old, born as the second child in my family. I graduated from the Federal College of Fisheries and Technology, where I earned both a diploma and higher diploma in Fisheries Technology from 2005 to 2009. My professional journey began with roles as a fish farm and hatchery manager across various aquaculture farms nationwide. For eight years, from 2013 to 2021, I served as the Fish Farm Manager at Tiddo Fish Farm, overseeing a project supported by West Africa Agriculture Productivity Program, WAAPP focusing on seed improvement and multiplication.

 

In 2018, I ventured into entrepreneurship by founding Amiable fisheries World, AM Fisheries, a farm business and aquaculture consulting firm. At AM Fisheries, I conduct research aimed at conserving wild fish species and promoting sustainable fish production practices.In 2022, I joined APDC as an Aquaculture Consultant, focusing on training youth in climate-smart and sustainable aquaculture practices. I am also the 35th IIGL graduate, having earned a diploma and certificates in Leadership Studies and Social Entrepreneurship. My professional development includes various certifications from courses such as Aquaculture Management from USSEC, Climate Smart Farming from UNITAR, IDEA from CAHRC Canada, Building Resilient Societies from FAO, Digital Green Skills from INCO Academy/LinkedIn among others.

 

Looking forward, I am scheduled to participate in the Regenerative Leadership course with the United Nations Peace Center for Executive Education in 2024. I strongly believe that inclusive leadership is the most innovative approach to sustain our future and our planet.

 

Kathleen Oweegon
Oregon/USA
oweegon@bridgesofpeace.com

 

My life work is to help restore Harmony – within the individual, within relationships, and within systems. I do this through facilitation, mediation, coaching, training, and the practice of alternative healing arts. I also host “Co-creating Peace,” a weekly 30 minute podcast about conscious communication and conflict transformation. You can listen to “Co-creating Peace” on all podcast providers and at: www.bridgesofpeace.com/podcast-co-creating-peace.

I am the founder of Bridges of Peace in Albuquerque, NM. I have been a trainer in communication and leadership skills for over 25 years, working with institutions and in the private sector, and have provided facilitation and mediation services for a wide variety of organizations and state agencies, specializing in meeting the unique needs of non-profit organizations. In addition to my work in the US, I have had the privilege of teaching workshops in St. Petersburg, Russia and Lagos, Nigeria. Living my belief that we each are created to be of service to others, I volunteer for a variety of community service organizations around the USA. My work is focused on bringing seemingly discordant voices together in collaborations that produce wisdom, growth and harmony, and result in the greatest number of needs being met for the greatest number of people.

Website: Bridges Of Peace
www.bridgesofpeace.com

Iziomoh Emmanuel (Nigeria)

easemman@gmail.com

IIGL presented me the opportunity to practice what has been a dream, to visit a Francophone country and got involved in community development which was part of my Sociological studies and foreign language ability. The Journey of a thousand miles began with one but the most important thing is the endlessness of thoughts and actions by reading has broadened my mind through IIGL. It is a great opportunity to be a part of the IIGL community, learning at one’s speed and capability. I owe it to myself, to learn to share, to share to give, to give and not to expect. There is a need for global reorientation looking inwards, I imagine how Thomas Edison would have been a candidate to a psychiatry home when he first told someone that there could be a light brighter than fire. We need to pause and change the way we live, organize religion, media and curb the pollution of hatred instilled in us especially in Africa. Despite never having seen anyone smile, blind people smile because it is a natural human reaction, so also can it be a natural human reaction to love, to forgive and to show compassion.  Emmanuel is an IIGL Graduate and has served on multiple committees.

Engole Juliette Alyce (Uganda)

Engole.juliette@gmail.com

 

Engole is a Social Entrepreneur, Trainer, Mentor and a Personal Development Enthusiast. She is the founder of ARISE I60 Ventures, a Social Enterprise which covers personal development, training and business coaching. Through ARISE I60, she takes care of the underprivileged children by contributing towards their school fees and buying scholastic materials. Alyce is a Christian who believes that every platform is a God given opportunity to live your purpose. Her vision is to Transform Lives and Communities through knowledge and skills. Her mantra is “Find self and become significant.”  She is also an IIGL graduate!

 

 

 

Ratherford Mwaratu

Ratherford.Mwaruta@gmail.com 

Zimbabwe

 

Community-Driven Systems Change Practitioner by training and by practice with strong biases on International Voluntary services as a vehicle to promote community development and international understanding. More than 25 years’ hands on experience on grassroots programs at National and international level with the Zimbabwe Workcamps Association (ZWA) and Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Services (CCIVS) created under the aegis of UNESCO in 1948. 

President Emeritus

Kenya

Muciri.Vivian@gmail.com

 

I am the founder and executive director of Vision for change foundation. The board Vice-Chairperson of Kenya youth for Christ Nairobi Chapter, and The chairperson of Fanaka women association. I am certified coach, a trainer and mentor. I find joy in helping other young people find their path in life, through rediscovering their purpose and living to fulfill that purpose. My background has been in humanitarian work working for an NGO in South Sudan, trying to address complex issues that affect the community in South Sudan. From addressing the local level peace processes, community security, natural resource management and livelihood. During my time in humanitarian sector, I started from project management to senior monitoring and evaluation officer. I was able to achieve this thanks to the studies and mentors IIGL offered me. My journey in IIGL has shaped my career path and enabled me to discover purpose and direction of my life. Most of all IIGL shaped me to the leader that I am today; and gave me the opportunity to serve within the noble institution. One thing I have learnt from my journey with IIGL is that we have more than enough resources within ourselves to make a difference. This has led me to pursue a career in coaching and to dedicate my time serving humanity.