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Board of Directors Staff
Arthur Serota is a community development and peace building specialist, educator, human rights lawyer and writer with broad nonprofit management experience. For the past twenty-seven years, he has been an Africa advocate and activist, living for eight years in grassroots communities in rural Zimbabwe and urban South Africa where he contributed to the development of and served as project advisor to community-based agricultural, reforestation, health, education, arts and culture and economic development organizations and projects. His leadership of UMECS in Uganda has led to the development of a high-impact education program and internship program, peace building projects and programs that support grassroots organizations. The author of Ending Apartheid in America (Troubadour Press, 1998), Serota has written and lectured widely on community development, peace building, education, racism and social justice.
Charles Onencan is a community development and youth development specialist with broad multimedia, communications technology, program management, events planning and research experience. Born and raised in Northern Uganda, Onencan holds a Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Sports Science from Makerere University Faculty of Science; a Certificate in Internet Technology and Computing from Makerere University Faculty of Computer and Information Technology; a Certificate of Public Administration and Management from Makerere University Institute of Adult and Continuing Education and is completing a Diploma Program in Social Work and Social Work Administration from Makerere Institute of Social Work and Social Work Administration. Onencan leads UMECS’ Northern Uganda Education Program and co-coordinates the Northern Uganda Internship Program. An artist and writer, Onencan is writing a series of cultural stories in English and Luo.
Joel Ojok, Education and Research Fellow
Joel Ojok is an educator and youth development specialist with strong marketing, supervisory and business management experience. Born and raised in Northern Uganda, Ojok holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Makerere University School of Education and a certificate in Computer Application from Makerere University Faculty of Computer and Information Technology. A member of the Uganda Counseling Association, Ojok is completing a Diploma Program at the Institute of Advanced Leadership in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Ojok is attached to UMECS Northern Uganda Education Program, Counseling and Guidance Program and research programs.
Anthony Ojok is a seasoned educator and former headmaster, primary and secondary school classroom teacher in Northern Uganda. He brings strong school administrative, classroom teaching, education pedagogy and mentorship skills to UMECS education programs. Born and raised in Northern Uganda, Anthony Ojok holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Uganda Christian University in Mukono. As Education Field Coordinator for UMECS Northern Uganda Education Program, Anthony Ojok is responsible for school enrollment activities, student oversight, guidance and mentorship and serves as organizational liaison with UMECS partnered secondary schools.
Job Ezama , Job Ezama is an experienced facilities manager with strong administrative and organizational experience. Job Ezama manages UMECS Secretariat facility in Bugolobi, Kampala and handles administrative duties. He is also an electrical engineering student at Kyambogo University.
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