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.

JULIANA SHEM

Senior Programs Officer shemj@mstcdc.or.tz Juliana Shem is a Senior Program Officer at MS TCDC. She holds a Masters of Arts in Educational Management and Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology. She has vast experience in program coordination and management. She has over 10 years of experience coordinating programs, projects, and training. She is a trained peer counsellor cum peer educator. She is also trained in CBET curriculum development, delivery and assessment. She doubles as the Centre’s Accrediting Bodies Liaison Officer and Staff Union Chairperson. She is passionate about academia, project work, research, and development work. She believes in every situation being a learning situation. In her free time, Juliana likes reading, cooking, and travelling.