Our Team

Our Team

Our Expertise
Meet Our Dedicated Staff

A passionate team of innovators, researchers, and healthcare specialists committed to transforming maternal and child health through technology.

Machenja Maduhu
Machenja Maduhu

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Mr. Japhet Albert (MPH)
Mr. Japhet Albert (MPH)

Project officer,(MPH) SRHR

Joram Mnyasa
Joram Mnyasa

Projects Coordinator

Simon Mashauri
Simon Mashauri

Founder & Executive Director

Ms. Lucrensia Simon
Ms. Lucrensia Simon

Women Empowerment Lead

Dr. Loveness Kimaro (MPH)
Dr. Loveness Kimaro (MPH)

Program Coordinator, ANC

Dr. Spensar Fulgence
Dr. Spensar Fulgence

Technical Lead, MNCH

Ms. Jacqueline Meshack
Ms. Jacqueline Meshack

Monitoring, Evaluation & Leaning Lead

Samson Noah
Samson Noah

Accountant

Advisory Board

Experienced advisors shaping our long-term strategy.

Vivian Gaiko

Maternal Mental Health Specialist

Vivian Gaiko is a U.S.-based Maternal Mental Health Specialist with expertise in perinatal mental health and psychosocial support, and experience supporting maternal mental health initiatives in developing countries, particularly in East Africa.

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Dr. Beno Mbeya

Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist

Dr. Ben Mbeya is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist with extensive experience in maternal health, healthcare service delivery, and public health programming.

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Bethanie Mills (MPH)

Health Educator

Bethanie Mills is a nonprofit professional with 20 years of experience in public health program management and patient advocacy. She is currently a freelance health educator based in Bremen, Germany after relocating from the U.S. in 2025. Until June of 2025 Bethanie directed patient services and education for over 16 years at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (now Blood Cancer United) for Central and Northern California and Nevada. She facilitated collaborative partnerships which resulted in the co-creation of culturally informed materials (videos, flyers) and health education events with stakeholders from historically marginalized communities including those who speak a primary language other than English, residents of rural areas, veterans, and young adults. Bethanie earned her Master of Public Health degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA in 2008. Her internship and masters thesis took her to Heilongjiang Province in China where she conducted interviews and focus groups as part of an evaluation of sexual and reproductive health education for rural women. Prior to a career in health, Bethanie taught English in Germany, Taiwan, and the US.

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Hindu Ibrahim

Asst. Director Innovation – BMH

Hindu Ibrahim is a Public Health Specialist with an MSc in Public Health and BSc in Nursing. At Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, she leads innovation, research, and program development. A committed advocate for GBV prevention and gender equity, she plays a strategic role in TibaSalamas governance and innovation.

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Dr. Tegemea Mwalingo (PhD)

Lecturer & Consultant, UDOM

Dr. Mwalingo is a lecturer and researcher in maternal and child health at the University of Dodoma. Her research focuses on improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through technology and evidence-based practices. She ensures TibaSalamas solutions align with clinical best practices and address critical gaps in access and equity.

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CPA Salome Nindi

Senior Audit Manager

CPA Salome Nindi is a Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice (CPA-PP), registered with NBAA. She has over 10 years of experience in auditing, accounting, forensic investigations, and financial consultancy. As a TibaSalama Advisory Board member, she advises on effective and accountable use of financial resources for sustainable impact.

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Dr. Deborah Maufi

Technical Advisor – PSI-Europe

Dr. Deborah Maufi is a technical advisor in menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at PSI-Europe. She has over 10 years of experience working with startups and NGOs to improve SRHR services and maternal and newborn health outcomes across Africa, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and an MBA. She was recognized as one of the HIMSS Future50 Clinical Leaders in 2021. As a member of the TibaSalama Advisory Board, she contributes meaningfully to reducing maternal and child mortality for children aged 0–5 in Tanzania.

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