MANAGEMENT TEAM
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Dr Sithembinkosi (Thembi) Dube
CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER
Dr. Dube is an Honorary Research Fellow at Macquarie University and Sessional Lecturer at University of New South Wales. She is a Psycho-Socio Linguist, passionate about language - particularly its nature, functions and application to real life.
She is also a competent researcher with vast experience in first and second language acquisition as well as language use in different social environments. Dr. Dube is passionate about motivating African diaspora youth to maintain their identity through learning their heritage languages.
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Ntombizodwa ( Zodwa ) Muhlwa
EXTRACURRICULAR AND CULTURAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Zodwa is a Registered Nurse and a Clinical facilitator for undergraduate Nursing students at the University of Newcastle . She has multiple transferable skills gained from her work experience including designing, planning and coordinating education programs.
As a mother raising children in Australia, Zodwa is passionate about helping her own and all other children in the Zimbabwean community achieve a great sense of pride in their heritage language and culture.
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Simba Marekera
BUSINESS MANAGER
Simba Marekera is a seasoned investment and business executive who is passionate about empowering communities and transforming lives through business and entrepreneurship.
He is passionate but valuing, celebrating and preserving the African culture through language and practice.
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Khudakwashe Ndlovu
ARTS AND CULTURE INSTRUCTOR
Kudakwashe is a passionate speaker and teacher who loves to inspire and be inspired. She qualified make-up and hair artist, registered nurse and seasoned African arts and dance practitioner. She loves teaching on African Cultural values.
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Tanaka Magwature
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Tanaka is a youth development professional committed to social justice and cultural inclusion. With expertise in social work and community development, Tanaka empowers young people through advocacy, education, and community engagement initiatives.
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman:
Freedom Mawoyo
Vice-Chairperson:
Dr. Thembi Dube
Treasurer:
Simba Marekera
Secretary:
Tanaka Magwature
Board Members:
• Natsai Mutema
• Phibeon Muranganwa
• Francis Phiri
• Irene Chiwara
• Thandeka Makwaiba
• Oliver Maboreke

