17 Jul 2024
Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI) has announced a new board of directors, ushering in a fresh era of leadership and strategic direction. The organisation expressed gratitude to the outgoing board for laying a strong foundation over the past three years.
The new board is chaired by Dr Darlene Mutalemwa, Acting Head of the Department of Short Courses, Research and Consultancy at Mzumbe University’s Dar‑es‑Salaam campus. Dr Mutalemwa brings extensive expertise in development studies and SME consultancy. Johnpaul Thadei Mwakilasa, Co‑founder and Director of Ark Associates, joins the board with a decade of legal and tax‑consultancy experience. Mbwaike Percival Mahyenga, Portfolio & Investment Lead at the United Nations Capital Development Fund, adds more than 12 years of corporate and institutional banking insight. Ahaji Schreffler, Senior Director of Education Abroad at Drexel University, offers two decades of experience in international education. Prudence Masako, Country Director of CARE Tanzania, contributes 19 years of leadership, donor‑relations and project‑management expertise.
“Together, this dynamic team will guide TEDI in achieving our strategic goals, fostering innovation and creating impactful change,” said Executive Director Gloria Anderson. She thanked partners and stakeholders who have supported TEDI since operations began in 2021 and emphasised that the future is bright for youth empowerment in Tanzania.