ADVISORY BOARD
We are delighted to present to you the Advisory board for the Students And Youth Working on reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT).
The SAB directs and assists in the formulation of the organization’s strategy and policies. It supports fundraising efforts and offers senior staff oversight. Additionally, it supports the student-led leadership team (the National Coordinating Committee) NCC as well as the organization’s technical and professional arm (the Secretariat). SAB functions are classified into two primary categories which are advisory and oversight.
Judith Mungofa
Board chairperson
Background / Expertise:
Ms Judith Mungofa is a seasoned Strategic Human Resources Practitioner with 20 years of outstanding performance in Public Service.
Beauty Nyamwanza
Chairperson (Programs Committee)
Background / Expertise:
Beauty Nyamwanza is a social scientist who holds a Master of Science degree in Development Studies from the Women’s University in Africa ( 2014), a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (UNISA) (2002), a certificate in Global Adolescent Health with the University of Melbourne( 2017), a Certificate in Programme planning and management of Adolescent, Sexual Reproductive Health Programmes with Margaret Sanger Centre International – South Africa (2002), a Certificate in Advances in Family Health Communication with Johns Hopkins University Centre for Communication Studies- Maryland USA(1995), a Certificate in Basic Health/ Family Planning Information, Education and Communication with the Centre for African Studies Nairobi Kenya (1993) and a Certificate in Education from the University of Zimbabwe (1987). .
Abel Blessing Matsika, PhD
General Member
Background / Expertise:
He is a qualified social worker registered with the Zimbabwe Council for Social Workers.
Benevolence Taguta
General Member
Background / Expertise:
She is a Registered Legal Practitioner with over ten years of practical experience in Human Rights, Anti-Corruption Governance and Development Program design and implementation.
George Matsikarima
Treasurer
Background / Expertise:
George is a career banker, general manager and accountant with extensive experience and skills in product management, financial and management accounting and reporting, and project and human resources management.
Linnet Kudzai Zvoushe
General Member
Background / Expertise:
Linnet Kudzai Zvoushe holds a Sociology degree from the University of Zimbabwe and is pursuing her master’s in Population studies.
Michelle Chic Gudo
Board Legal Advisor
Background / Expertise:
Michelle Chic Gudo is the Regional Advisor for Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion for Strengthening Climate Resilience Project under the Oxfam Mekong Regional Water Governance Program.
Tamusathi Nigel Babvu
Board member
Background / Expertise:
Nigel is a qualified engineer in industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering.
Panashe Chandiwana
Board member (NCC representative)
Background / Expertise:
Panashe is a highly motivated individual with a strong passion for leadership and public speaking.
