Team Members
Gorreth Nakiwala
Board Chairman
Practice Areas
- Public health and health services management
- Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
- Capacity building of peer educators
- Design and implementation of youth-friendly health services
- Clinical and operational management of health programs
Biography
Ms. Gorreth is the acting Board Chair for Bodmando Consulting Group, with qualifications in public health and health services management. She has a diverse background in the health sector, focusing on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Her experience spans both clinical and operational management of sexual and reproductive health programs. Gorreth is passionate about advocating for young people’s rights and improving their health and well-being. She has led the design and implementation of youth-friendly services, providing universal access to sexual and reproductive health information, products, and services across over 12 districts and 40 public health facilities in Uganda. During her time at Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre, she contributed significantly to the establishment of youth clubs and capacity-building for peer educators. Gorreth has worked with prominent donors such as UNFPA, SIDA, KCCA, GILEAD Sciences, Global Affairs Canada, and the Cotton On Foundation. As the Board Chair, she oversees key initiatives that enhance value and impact for clients globally.
Experience
Ms. Gorreth has extensive experience in adolescent sexual and reproductive health, currently serving as the Project Officer in-charge of Medical Services at Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre since 2015. She develops and oversees guidelines for quality service delivery, ensures youth-friendly healthcare, and coordinates community mobilization efforts. Previously, from 2008 to 2014, she was responsible for pregnancy-related services, supervising midwives and providing antenatal, family planning, and HIV counseling services. Earlier, in 2003, she worked as a Volunteer Registered Midwife at Kampala Dispensary City Council Health Centre, providing antenatal and maternity care.
Nafula Olivia
Board Secretary
Practice Areas
- Early childhood development (ECD) and education
- Development of teaching materials for pre-primary education
- Development and implementation of ECD improvement plans
- Child protection and advocacy in early learning environments
- Promoting access to quality, age-appropriate pre-primary education
Biography
Ms. Oliver is an experienced early childhood development (ECD) professional with over 10 years of expertise in pre-primary education. She has been instrumental in developing teaching materials and training caregivers and parents on caregiving, child protection, and early learning. Oliver is recognized for her contributions to the creation of ECD improvement plans and the dissemination of early childhood development curricula in numerous pre-primary schools. Her passion lies in ensuring that children receive a meaningful start to life by gaining access to quality, age-appropriate education that fosters their development and well-being.
Experience
Ms. Oliver has over 10 years of experience in early childhood development (ECD), focusing on pre-primary education. She has led the development of teaching materials and has been actively involved in training caregivers and parents on caregiving, child protection, and early learning strategies. Oliver has also played a key role in supporting the development and implementation of ECD improvement plans, ensuring that pre-primary education systems are aligned with the needs of young children. Additionally, she has contributed to the dissemination of ECD curricula in various pre-primary schools, reinforcing her commitment to providing children with access to quality education at an early age.
Annet Namanda
Executive Director
Practice Areas
- Executive management and leadership
- Value creation and impact maximization
- Implementation of strategic visions and goals
- Addressing intergenerational poverty, gender inequality and social injustice
- Partnerships and co-creation with donors, international and national NGOs and governments
Biography
Ms. Anna M is the Executive Director of Bodmando Consulting Group, bringing decades of management experience and a strong commitment to value creation for organizations. She is responsible for driving the organization’s strategic vision and unlocking value for a diverse range of clients, including donors, international and national NGOs, governments, and the private sector. Anna leads through partnerships and co-creation, guiding the organization toward its goal of a world free from intergenerational poverty, gender inequality, health, and social injustice. Her leadership focuses on delivering strategic direction and achieving impactful outcomes across various sectors.
Experience
Ms. Anna M has extensive experience in executive management, with decades of leadership in driving organizational success. As the Executive Director of Bodmando Consulting Group, she is tasked with creating value for a diverse client base, including donors, international and national NGOs, governments, and the private sector. Her role involves spearheading strategic initiatives and partnerships, ensuring the organization meets its vision of combating intergenerational poverty, gender inequality, health, and social injustice. Anna’s experience includes providing strategic direction and fostering collaborations to achieve significant impact and advancement in these critical areas.
Biography
Dr. Odimbe David Bwire is a distinguished Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research at Bodmando Consulting Group, with over 12 years of extensive experience in global consulting and evaluation. His experience includes the provision of strategic, technical and operational leadership of monitoring and evaluation interventions across more than sixteen (16) countries. He brings strong experience in working with several bilateral and multilateral donors such as the European Union, FCDO, BMZ, SIDA, USAID, Global Affairs Canada, Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA or Sex & Samfund), the United Nations, Cotton On Foundation, Aidsfonds, amongst others. Odimbe has served as a team leader or assistant team leader in several multi-country and multi-thematic impact evaluations; meta evaluations; baseline, mid-term and endline evaluations using participatory and mixed methods approaches. He has conducted research and evaluations across diverse thematic areas such as health, gender, climate change, security and information services, agriculture, food security and livelihoods, social economic empowerment, decent work, child trafficking, education amongst others.
His role involves directing and overseeing the organization’s M&E functions, leading comprehensive evaluations, and managing research initiatives. Dr. Bwire has a proven track record of applying both quantitative and qualitative methods in high-profile evaluations of projects over $40m. His expertise extends to evaluation techniques like contribution analysis, propensity score matching, outcome harvesting and outcome mapping, ensuring rigorous and impactful evaluation outcomes.
Experience
Biography
Mr. Leonald Tiishekwa is a Senior Evaluation Partner with extensive experience in research programme management. A Ugandan national, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Makerere University. Over the past 10 years, Leonald has worked with a range of esteemed organizations, including the World Food Programme, Stockholm University-Sweden, the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), the Infectious Diseases Institute (I.D.I), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). His career spans both humanitarian and non-humanitarian contexts at national and international levels. Leonald brings a deep understanding of the operational management of research activities and is responsible for ensuring the operational excellence of our research and evaluation projects in the Middle East and North African regions.
Experience
Mr. Leonald Tiishekwa has a decade of experience in research programme management, with a career that spans multiple prestigious organizations. His roles have included working with the World Food Programme, Stockholm University-Sweden, the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), the Infectious Diseases Institute (I.D.I), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). His experience covers both humanitarian and non-humanitarian contexts, and he has operated at both national and international levels. Leonald has been instrumental in designing and implementing research projects and evaluations, ensuring operational excellence across various research activities, particularly in the Middle East and North African regions.
Biography
Emmanuel O is the Senior Evaluation Partner at our organization, specializing in Governance, Human Rights, and Migration. With a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Emmanuel has significant experience in research, data collection, and analysis. His career includes roles with government and UN organizations, including UNESCO and the Uganda Road Fund, where he managed M&E assessments and facilitated stakeholder engagement at various levels. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, he is adept with survey tools such as ODK and Kobo Toolbox, and data analysis software including SPSS, MS Excel, and NVivo. Emmanuel’s expertise is integral to leading our evaluations in these critical areas.
Experience
Gorreth has extensive experience in adolescent sexual and reproductive health, currently serving as the Project Officer in-charge of Medical Services at Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre since 2015. She develops and oversees guidelines for quality service delivery, ensures youth-friendly healthcare, and coordinates community mobilization efforts. Previously, from 2008 to 2014, she was responsible for pregnancy-related services, supervising midwives and providing antenatal, family planning, and HIV counseling services. Earlier, in 2003, she worked as a Volunteer Registered Midwife at Kampala Dispensary City Council Health Centre, providing antenatal and maternity care.
Biography
Nantale Suzan is an Evaluation Partner with extensive expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and health promotion. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion. Suzan’s diverse experience spans clinical care and the evaluation of health programmes, contributing significantly to the strategic excellence of Bodmando Consulting Group’s M&E projects. Her role as a board member supports the organization’s strategic goals and enhances the effectiveness of its health-related evaluations.
Experience
Nantale Suzan is a seasoned M&E professional with significant experience in both clinical care and the monitoring and evaluation of health programmes. Her career includes roles in various health sector positions where she has applied her expertise in evaluating health programmes and promoting health initiatives. As an Evaluation Partner, Suzan contributes to the strategic oversight and excellence of Bodmando Consulting Group’s M&E projects, leveraging her background in health promotion and evaluation to support the organization’s strategic goals and ensure the effectiveness of its projects.
Biography
Dr. Walufu Ivan Egessa is the Head of Rango Publishers and serves as our Communications Manager. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in capacity building for researchers, data collection, and analysis, as well as report writing. Dr. Ivan has also contributed to academia as a lecturer at Kampala International University Eastern Campus. He is a seasoned peer reviewer for an international journal, bringing expertise in research communication and peer review. His role in communications management involves overseeing the dissemination of research findings and enhancing the effectiveness of our communication strategies.
Experience
Dr. Walufu Ivan Egessa has over a decade of experience in research and communication. His background includes capacity building for researchers, data collection, and analysis, as well as report writing. He has served as a lecturer at Kampala International University Eastern Campus and is a seasoned peer reviewer for an international journal. In his current role as Head of Rango Publishers and Communications Manager, Dr. Ivan is responsible for managing research communications, ensuring effective dissemination of findings, and enhancing overall communication strategies.
Biography
Ibrahim Kaweesa serves as our Operations Assistant, where he plays a crucial role in supporting office, transport, and logistics operations. His dedication and reliability make him an integral part of our team. Outside of work, Ibrahim has a passion for listening to music.
Experience
In his role as Operations Assistant, Ibrahim Kaweesa manages a range of responsibilities related to office support, transport, and logistics. His work involves ensuring smooth operations within the office and handling various logistical tasks efficiently. His commitment to his role and his ability to manage operational tasks effectively contribute significantly to the team’s success.
