Board of Directors
Okello Kelo Sam
Chairman of the Board
- Founder & CEO | Roots Retreat and Camping Resort
- Founder & CEO | Mizizi Ensemble
- Secretary General | Uganda Development Theatre Association
- Artistic Director | Ndere Troupe | 1992 – 2008
- Uganda Development Theatre Association
- Uganda Community Arts Forum
- International Association of Folklore
- North American Dance Teachers Association
- Master of Arts (student) Makerere University (Uganda)
- 2000 Bachelor of Arts (Honors Degree) Music Dance and Drama Makerere University (Uganda)
- 1993 Diploma in Music Dance and Drama Makerere University (Uganda)
- 1991 A-level Certificate (UACE) Kololo Senior Secondary School (Uganda).
Dr. Patrick Mangeni
Board Member
Associate Professor of Applied Theatre. Dean, School of Liberal & Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Member- International Advisory Board, the Applied Theatre Researcher Journal.
- 2010- Member – Associate Editors Board, Africa Theatre Journal.
- 2009- Member- Executive Board, African Theatre Association.
OTHERS:
- Secretary to the Executive Committee of International Drama and Education Association (IDEA).
- 2009 April- 2011, March Head Department of Music, dance and drama, Faculty of Arts, Makerere University.
ACCADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD (Applied Theatre),Griffith University, Australia;
- 1991 MA (Theatre Studies);University of Leeds Area(s) of focus: Uses of theatre and Television Production
- 1988 Bachelor of Arts with Education (Hons).
Robert Ssemakula
Board Member
MD, BBS Terefayina Non Executive Director – CEO DMARK COMPANY LTD (Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi, DR Congo) Director, Wireless Service Providers Association of Uganda (WASPA).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- NATIONAL SALES MGR, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
- GM, VERO FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
OTHERS:
- HEAD OF TRADE UGANDA TELECOM LTD
- GM, GOOD AFRICAN COFFEE LTD
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post Graduate Degrees in management and business laws, and
- professional training in ICT including Big Data science.
Dr. Peter Ntege
Board Member
REPRESENTING – COMPOSERS
Head Clinical Operations and Business Development at International Hospital Kampala.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Head Clinical Operations and Business Development | AAR Healthcare Uganda 2017 todate
- Clinical Business Manager – Business Development | AAR Healthcare 2016 -2017
- Health Centre Manager – Makerere Clinic | (AAR Healthcare) Uganda 2013 to 2014
- Medical Officer -| Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Kisenyi 2013 to 2014
OTHERS:
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- Song Writers Association
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters of Public Health Makerere University School of Public Health;
- Makerere University College of Health Science; MBchB
Juliet Ssesanga
Board Member
REPRESENTING – PERFORMERS
Music and Dance Teacher.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Music and Dance Teacher | Hill Prepatory School 2016 todate
- Enrichment Teacher | Heritage International School 2014-2016
- Program Cordinator | Bayimba Cultural Foundation 2009 to 2010
- Music & Dance Instructor -| Taibah International School 2010.
- Radio Presenter & Productions Assistant-Radio Simba 1998-2006
- Director & Producer Big Five Band 1991 todate
- Secretary Jimmy Katumba with the Ebonies 1985 to 1987
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters in Music Education; Kyambogo University
- Bachelors of Arts in Education; St.Lawrence University, Kampala;
- Diploma in Music Dance & Drama; Makerere University, Kampala;
Justin Basiima
Board Member
REPRESENTING- PRODUCERS
TV Host –Next Media Services.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- TV Show Host| NBS TV 2009 todate
- Marketing Executive| Carbro & Company Limited 2011-2013
- Sales & Marketing Executive | Vision Group 2010 to 2011
- Commercial Manager-| INTRACO 2007 TO 2010.
- Invigilator & Data Entry Clerk British Council Uganda 2004-2006
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management; Uganda Management Institute
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration; Makerere University Business School(Finance), Kampala;
Wisdom Kaye
Board Member
REPRESENTING- PERFORMERS
Music Performer, Certified Accountant.
ACADEMICS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accounting Technicians Certificate of Uganda;Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.
- Professional Certificate in industrial relations Management
- Bachelor’s of Business Administration & Management; Multitech Business School.
James Sserumaga
Board Member
REPRESENTING- PUBLISHERS
Quality Controller, Editorial and Production Editor at MK Publishers.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Manager| Njuba Entertainment Uganda 2017 todate
- Quality Controller, Editorial and Production
- Editor | MK Publishers 2014 -Todate
- Director & Founder| Serumaga Foundation Uganda 2015 todate
- Junior Lecturer -| Kampala International School 2012 to 2015.
- Administrator & Programs Manager-Focus on community Empowerment.
