DORIS NDEWA LIKWELILE

Head of Learning and Training likweliled@mstcdc.or.tz

Doris Ndewa Likwelile is a learning and training and business development specialist. Currently serving as the head of the learning and training unit. She is responsible for leading the design and implementation of capacity development interventions. She also takes the lead in exploring partnerships with potential like-minded institutions linked to MS TCDC’s vision. 

She is a feminist leader who seeks to see a global world that respects and fulfils the rights of young people. She believes in developing learners’ skills in self-directed inquiry. Doris also believes that transformational leadership is crucial for achieving gender equality, fostering a fair and productive working environment, and promoting sustainable development. An inspiring leader, Doris enjoys working with young people, especially young women, to build their confidence in making decisions and having choices. 

Doris has a Master’s degree in international business from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Arts in business from Greenwich University, UK.

Dr. Ana Haule

Executive Director

Ana is the Executive Director of MS TCDC with over 15 years of experience as a law lecturer and legal expert. She has extensive research experience in constitutional law, human rights, and the philosophy of law, having published various articles and books on these topics. A strong advocate for social justice, Ana's work focuses on empowering underserved groups through legal education and reform.

Ana enjoys mentoring and coaching young people, witnessing their growth into community leaders.

DR. IRENE MKINI LUGALLA

Academic Dean lugallai@mstcdc.or.tz Irene is a Gender and Development expert with more than 20 years of working with universities and INGOs. She is an experienced researcher, writer and trainer experienced in leading and implementing a broad range of research, consultancy and training programs on gender and development work specifically on youths, child protection, social and economic strengthening of adolescent girls and young mothers on entrepreneurship.   Irene holds a Master's Degree of Arts in Development Studies majoring in Women, Gender, and development from the Institute of Social Studies in the Hague and a PhD from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.  At MS TCDC, Irene plays a key role in overseeing all matters pertaining to Academics and student affairs. Her hobbies includes reading, networking, travelling, nature, philanthropy and spending time with her family.

Dr. Said Omar

Head of Intercultural Unit omars@mstcdc.or.tz Omar Said is a Swahili Language and Culture Trainer currently pursuing his PhD in Kiswahili (Applied Linguistics) at the University of Dar es Salaam. Omar holds a BA in Languages and Interpretation from the Muslim University of Morogoro as well as an MA in Swahili Studies from Makumira University. Omar’s academic achievements are complemented by several years of experience as a Swahili-English translator/interpreter, language instructor as well as one year of Swahili teaching experience overseas at Michigan State University as a Fulbright Scholar.

GURTY M. RAJABU

Head of Finance and Operations rajabug@mstcdc.or.tz Gurty is a certified public accountant (CPA-T), who oversees the finance department on the overall leadership and coordination of the financial management and internal control systems of TCDC and it’s projects, resource mobilization and provision of advice on financial matters.