{"id":2614,"date":"2025-08-06T15:04:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngcug.org\/leuben\/?page_id=2614"},"modified":"2025-08-07T02:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T02:48:48","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/index.php\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2614\" class=\"elementor elementor-2614\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e353237 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e353237\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ad458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57ad458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-2-292x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2632\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-2-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-2-290x297.png 290w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-2.png 487w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4702740 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4702740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Daale Simon James<\/strong><\/h2><p>James is a distinguished Institutional Leader and a Community Educator. He spent years in the education sector before joining the has humanitarian space with local and international organisations both within and out of Uganda. His experience spans from education to programme and institutional management. James is a committed Christian, a family man, husband, and father, with a personal testimony. He holds a Certificate in Education, a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Adult and Community Education, and a Master&#8217;s degree in Institutional Management and Leardership. James is a devoted father of three &#8211; Jonathan, Esther and Joanah &#8211; and husband to one beautiful wife, Penelope Daale.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7acf01 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7acf01\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d49aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47d49aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2737\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-268x268.png 268w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-570x570.png 570w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM-460x460.png 460w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2025-10_44_58-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1a77b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e1a77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Rebecca Margaret Nyegenye, Ph.D<\/strong><\/h2><p>Rebecca is a full-time minister of the gospel. She has served in various locations and travelled across continents, spreading the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and fulfilling the Great Commission. In addition to her ministry, Rebecca has extensive experience in management and administration, fields in which she has consistently excelled. She is an excellent team leader and decision-maker. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Divinity, a Master of Arts in Theology and a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Biblical Studies). Rebecca is an ordained priest in the Anglican Church of Uganda. She holds leadership roles on several Boards of organisations and institutions across the country and beyond. Rebecca is a mother of three \u2013 Peter, Winnie and Barbra &#8211; and a great wife to Mr. Wilson Nyegenye.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d062821 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d062821\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe9708c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fe9708c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-4-1-201x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2720\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-4-1-201x300.png 201w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff-4-1.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d657c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d657c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Nabwire Irene Ojiambo<\/strong><\/h3><p>Irene is an accredited educator and counsellor with extensive experience in counselling and psychosocial support for individuals of all ages. She has spent many years working with young people, supporting them on mental health issues, substance abuse, and addictions. She also has notable experience in managing vulnerable communities, particularly in helping women and children. She is passionate about ministry and serves the Lord whenever she can, in all seasons. Irene has also dedicated many years to the education sector, demonstrating strong leadership, an entrepreneurial spirit, and management skills. She is highly personable, creative, and dedicated. Irene is a devoted mother to three children \u2013 Emmanuel, Jemimah, and Jovan \u2013 and a wife of noble character to Mr. Ojiambo Wilberforce. She holds a certificate in Primary Education, a Bachelor of Education degree, and a Master of Clinical Counselling Psychology degree. Additionally, she is an internationally certified addictions professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6056e83 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6056e83\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a945d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a945d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff3-2-292x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2631\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff3-2-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff3-2-290x297.png 290w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/staff3-2.png 483w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad568c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aad568c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Leunidour Martha Erumbi \u2013 Always in our hearts<\/h2><p><br \/>Martha was a key founding member and Member of the Board of Directors of the Leuben Foundation, who was called home by the Lord on 10th June 2020. Maliza, as we referred to her at home, was an extremely hardworking person both at home and at work. She was passionate and committed to ministry and was a worshipper. Martha literally knew almost the entire Luganda Anglican Church hymn book by heart and could sing every song perfectly. This was a very special gift in ministry. At home, she was the only person who knew how to \u201cohukalakasa\u201d \u2013 ululate &#8211; the right way. She loved children and treated everyone with the utmost respect. She was undoubtedly beautiful, with a pure heart. By the time of her departure, Martha was the General Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Leuben Foundation. At the same time, she served in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, based at the Mukono Regional Office, having previously worked in Busia and Iganga stations. Until we meet again at the feet of the Lord, Martha\u2019s gentle and loving soul continues to rest in peace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf1ccca e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf1ccca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1137acb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1137acb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2528\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ec6c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78ec6c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Barasa Lasto<\/strong><\/h2><p>Lasto is, by far, an experienced electrical engineer who has worked in this field for many years across both private and public sectors, holding various levels of responsibility. He is a talented entrepreneur and manager, inspiring hope in many. Lasto is a devoted Christian, serving the Lord in numerous ways alongside his technical career. He is a proud father of four \u2013 Mark, Ruth, Joy, and Moriah \u2013 and a devoted husband to his lovely wife, Hope Barasa. They are all committed to serving the Lord and passionate about their ministry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efbb5d5 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"efbb5d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54baabc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54baabc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Staff-1-286x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2633\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Staff-1-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Staff-1.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2761de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2761de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Buyinza Levi<\/strong><\/h2><p><br \/>A distinguished and experienced professional, Buyinza Levi, possesses extensive expertise in Administration, Logistics, and Human Resource Management. He has spent several years working in the Humanitarian sector. He is also a Professional Diplomat and Security expert. Nonetheless, he remains deeply passionate about Humanitarian work and takes pleasure in seeing communities improve today compared to yesterday, with actors fostering an environment that is ideal for all, offering equal opportunities and mutual respect. He is a strong advocate for the equality of everyone. He is a proud and committed Anglican. Levi is a loving and caring father of four \u2013 Wafula, Ajambo, Nekesa, and Ngolobe \u2013 and values family life, alongside his dedication to his professional work and the Ministry. He holds a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, a Master&#8217;s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies, and a Master&#8217;s degree in Security Studies. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and Public\u00a0Administration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ae808 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4ae808\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e5383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58e5383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2528\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leubenfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blank-person-icon-8-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-939bfe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"939bfe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Tusubira John Nicodemus<\/strong><\/h2><p>John, a Doctor of Naturopathy, has extensive knowledge of Complementary and Alternative medicine and is an accomplished professional in these health sectors with many years of experience. 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