At M-LISADA, our strength lies in the dedication, experience, and lived passion of our leadership team. United by a shared commitment to serving vulnerable children, youth, and women, our leaders guide the organization with integrity, vision, and accountability.
Effective governance is central to achieving sustainable, rights-based impact.
M-LISADA’s work with vulnerable children, youth, and women is anchored in strong institutional leadership, ethical oversight, and transparent accountability mechanisms. Our governance framework ensures that protection, empowerment, and inclusion are not only program priorities, but organizational commitments upheld at the highest level.
The Board of Directors comprises professionals with diverse expertise in education, psychology, social development, governance, finance, and community leadership. Collectively, they provide strategic direction, policy oversight, and uphold a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the organization operates with integrity, efficiency, and measurable impact.
Guided by principles of equity, inclusion, human dignity, and child rights, the Board safeguards the interests of vulnerable children, youth, and women from low-income and marginalized communities. It ensures that institutional systems, risk management processes, and resource stewardship align with national priorities and international development standards.
Through its oversight role, the Board strengthens organizational sustainability, promotes evidence-based programming, and supports innovation in education, vocational training, and music-centered empowerment interventions.
In the forthcoming financial year, the Board is guiding the organization toward reaching over 8,855 vulnerable children, youth, and women through structured programs in education, vocational skilling, and music-driven transformation, contributing to long-term social inclusion and community resilience.
Effective governance is central to achieving sustainable, rights-based impact.
M-LISADA’s work with vulnerable children, youth, and women is anchored in strong institutional leadership, ethical oversight, and transparent accountability mechanisms. Our governance framework ensures that protection, empowerment, and inclusion are not only program priorities, but organizational commitments upheld at the highest level.
The Board of Directors comprises professionals with diverse expertise in education, psychology, social development, governance, finance, and community leadership. Collectively, they provide strategic direction, policy oversight, and uphold a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the organization operates with integrity, efficiency, and measurable impact.
Guided by principles of equity, inclusion, human dignity, and child rights, the Board safeguards the interests of vulnerable children, youth, and women from low-income and marginalized communities. It ensures that institutional systems, risk management processes, and resource stewardship align with national priorities and international development standards.
Through its oversight role, the Board strengthens organizational sustainability, promotes evidence-based programming, and supports innovation in education, vocational training, and music-centered empowerment interventions.
In the forthcoming financial year, the Board is guiding the organization toward reaching over 8,855 vulnerable children, youth, and women through structured programs in education, vocational skilling, and music-driven transformation, contributing to long-term social inclusion and community resilience.
Mr. Bosco Segawa is the CEO and Co-Founder of M-LISADA Organization. His leadership journey is deeply rooted in lived experience. As a former vulnerable child, he understands firsthand the challenges faced by children, youth, and women in underserved communities.
Driven by resilience and vision of self-reliance and social belonging, Bosco led a team of eight fellow children who also lived in Katwe to establish M-LISADA, using music as a transformative tool to address their own hardships. His passion for music began at St. Peter’s Nsambya Primary School, where he joined the brass band out of curiosity. Recognizing his determination and potential, the director(?) welcomed him into the program, a moment that would shape his life and inspire the birth of M-LISADA.
Bosco envisions a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where vulnerable children, youth, and women can thrive, unlock their potential, and develop sustainable solutions to their own challenges. He plays a central role in strategic leadership, fundraising, partnership development, and advancing the organization’s mission of holistic transformation.
Patrick Wangira Jumah is a seasoned development professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Wales.
With over 16 years of professional experience, Patrick brings strong expertise in child development, project cycle management, organizational development, strategic planning, finance management, curriculum development, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, and governance.
He has spent 12 years specializing in psychosocial support and trauma healing in fragile contexts. His work demonstrates excellence in planning, budgeting, coordinating, and implementing donor-funded projects. He is highly respected for his leadership ability and commitment to ethical and accountable service delivery.
Patrick has served in leadership roles at Cornerstone Development Africa, CaRNaC Uganda, and Mending the Soul Africa. He currently serves as National Director for CaRNaC Uganda and contributes to several civil society organizations through board service.
Since 2022, Patrick has served as Chairman of the M-LISADA Board, providing strategic oversight and governance to ensure the organization remains mission-driven, accountable, and impactful in serving vulnerable children, youth, and women.
Quennie Annette Nyati’s connection to M-LISADA began as a neighbor to the M-LISADA Dreamhouse. Through mentorship and interaction with the young adults at the home, her passion for the organization’s mission grew, eventually leading to her joining the Board of Directors.
Quennie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Management. She is deeply committed to shaping minds, transforming hearts, and nurturing human productivity.
With over 20 years of experience in Civil Society Organizations spanning grassroots community work to executive leadership and additional experience in the private sector, Quennie brings strategic depth and practical insight to M-LISADA.
Her core competencies include organizational strategy, grassroots program design, technical business development, and vocational skilling.
At M-LISADA, she serves as Board Member and heads the Education Committee, guiding the organization’s education and skilling programs to ensure quality, individual guidance, and long-term impact for vulnerable children, youth, and women.
Mr. Moses Matovu is a former civil servant and currently engaged in private enterprise. His interest in M-LISADA began after witnessing the organization’s positive impact among vulnerable children in his community.
Moved by the dedication and leadership of young people within the organization, he sought an opportunity to contribute to its growth and sustainability. His passion and commitment led to his appointment to the Board.
Mr. Matovu holds qualifications in Business Administration and Public Administration. He brings valuable experience in governance, business leadership, and community engagement, contributing to the strategic direction and oversight of M-LISADA’s programs serving vulnerable children, youth, and women.
Decimon Wandera is the Executive Director of M-LISADA and a seasoned education and leadership development professional with extensive experience in program implementation and organizational leadership. He previously served as National Programs Coordinator at Teach For Uganda under the global Teach For All network, as a Senior Leadership Development Officer, and as a Guest Lecturer at Makerere University College of Education and External Studies. With over 15 years of experience in community empowerment, 10 years in education management and administration, and 6 years in stakeholder engagement, program management, leadership development, and instructional coaching, Decimon brings strong technical expertise and strategic insight to the organization. He holds academic training in Psychology, Social Work, Literature, and English from Makerere University. Driven by a deep passion to see young people experience transformed lives, Decimon oversees the operational and programmatic implementation of M-LISADA’s work across the Kampala Home, M-LISADA Passion School in Luweero, and the M-LISADA Center in Kalangala. Under his leadership, programs are delivered with professionalism, accountability, and a clear focus on empowering vulnerable children, youth, and women to achieve sustainable and holistic transformation.
