SHE IS AI
Uganda Board
Building Ethical, Local-Led AI Education for Uganda
What is it?
The SHE IS AI Initiative Uganda operates as a fully registered legal community-based organisation, governed by a strong, independent Board of Directors.
Our Board provides strategic leadership, ethical oversight, financial governance, and community alignment to ensure that every program we deliver creates real, measurable impact across Uganda.
This Board is made up of 9 respected leaders across education, technology, policy, community development, governance, and youth empowerment.
Together, they guide the vision, protect the mission, and uphold the values of SHE IS AI as we expand AI education, digital access, and workforce development across the region.
What does the Board do?
Our Board provides core governance and leadership for all SHE IS AI Uganda activities.
Strategic Direction
Ensuring our vision for AI education and digital empowerment in Uganda is community-led and culturally grounded.
Ethical & Cultural Oversight
Upholding safeguarding, integrity, and culturally respectful practices in all programs.
Financial Governance
Reviewing budgets, approving expenditures, and ensuring transparent and compliant use of funds.
Education & Program Alignment
Guiding our Train-the-Trainer model, community learning hubs, youth programs, and national rollout.
Partnership Development
Building government, NGO, corporate, and philanthropic relationships.
Impact Measurement
Overseeing monitoring and evaluation, ensuring programs deliver real results.
Meet the Members
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Judy Kamanyi - Chairperson
Judy Kamanyi is a senior specialist in social development, governance, and gender equality with over four decades of experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. An alumna of Makerere University, the London School of Economics, and the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, she is also a Fulbright Fellow. Judy has led national efforts to integrate gender into Uganda’s Education Policy and has evaluated STEM initiatives for girls’ secondary schools. She has served on multiple governance boards and currently sits on the Boards of the Nnabagereka Development Foundation, AfriChild, and chairs the Promoters Council of TPO Uganda. She is recognised for her leadership in advancing gender equity, education reform, and community well-being.
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Nici Sweaney - Secretary
Dr. Nici Sweaney is an internationally recognised leader in ethical AI, equity, and governance. With 20 years of experience across science, education, and strategy, she is the Founder and CEO of AI Her Way, guiding organisations in responsible and sustainable AI adoption. A Senior Fellow at the AI for Developing Countries Forum, she has shaped national responsible AI guidelines and delivered 100+ keynotes, including at TEDx and the United Nations. Her work has supported over 65 organisations across technology, media, education, and sustainability. Featured in Forbes Women 2025 and the Australian Financial Review, she is widely regarded as a trailblazer committed to ensuring AI serves as a tool for empowerment, inclusion, and ethical innovation.
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Francis Ssekitto - Treasurer
Francis Ssekitto is an educationist, researcher, and digital innovation strategist with expertise in records management, library science, AI adoption, and organisational development. He chairs the Board of Governors at St. Andrews Kaggwa Gombe High School, where he leads governance reforms and digital transformation in low-resource learning environments. As an academic supervisor and mentor, he champions ethical, context-relevant, and technology-driven research in Records and Information Science. Francis is a strong advocate for inclusive AI, digital literacy, and community empowerment, contributing to the She Is AI Initiative Uganda and co-founding Ugandan Women in AI. His research focuses on digital evidence, information governance, and ethical AI in resource-limited settings.
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Elizabeth Lule - Director
Elizabeth Lule is a globally recognised expert in international development and global health, dedicated to advancing the well-being of women, adolescents, and children. With over 30 years of leadership experience, she has held senior positions at the World Bank, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pathfinder International, and USAID. Elizabeth has played a pivotal role in establishing global partnerships, coalitions, and policy frameworks to address social inequalities and strengthen health systems. She serves on several international boards including Save the Children International, AFIDEP, and the Concept Foundation. Her work is widely published, and she holds a joint advanced degree in Medical Demography from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the London School of Economics.
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Mo Hafez - Director
Mo Hafez is an American–Egyptian technologist, ethicist, and executive advisor specialising in AI strategy, ethical innovation, and workforce transformation. With 17+ years of experience across cybersecurity, digital transformation, and enterprise leadership, he works at the intersection of technology, culture, and human development. Mo is the Founder and CEO of ByteWise LLC, a future-skills innovation company, and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University, where he teaches emerging technologies and AI ethics. Known for his cross-cultural approach, he bridges Western technological expertise with Middle Eastern ethical foundations, offering a distinctive global perspective on AI governance, digital responsibility, and regional innovation.
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Dr. Faith Mbabazi Musinguzi - Director
Dr. Faith Mbabazi Musinguzi is an educationist and counselling psychologist specialising in educational leadership, mental health, and capacity development. She holds a PhD in Education Administration and Management, an MA in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Education. As Head of Postgraduate Studies in Education at Uganda Christian University, she leads the development of future educational leaders, emphasising learner-centred approaches and psychosocial well-being. Her research focuses on mental health, burnout, stress, and organisational culture within educational institutions. Dr. Musinguzi brings to SHE IS AI an evidence-based, compassionate, and inclusive perspective centred on empowering learners, supporting educators, and advancing gender-responsive educational environments.
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Katy Keene - Director
Katy Keene is a Certified Canva Enterprise Trainer and Certified Canva Agency Partner specialising in scalable, AI-powered marketing workflows and creative systems. With a background in marketing operations and systems strategy, she supports organisations to improve collaboration, brand consistency, and productivity through accessible, people-first design technology. Katy is recognised for translating complex creative tools into practical frameworks that enable teams to move faster, work smarter, and turn ideas into measurable impact.
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Bridget Teddy Opany - Director
Bridget Teddy Opany is a Human Resources specialist with extensive experience strengthening organisational systems, talent development, and compliance frameworks. She previously served with the Public Procurement and Disposal Authority (PPDA), where she developed the organisation’s HR Manual. Bridget currently leads Human Resources at the Uganda Health Marketing Group, a national NGO focused on social behaviour change and community health. She also works as a training specialist with Emergency ONG, an Italian humanitarian organisation. Her expertise spans HR strategy, capacity-building, and organisational culture, making her a strong contributor to advancing SHE IS AI’s people-centred mission.
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Isaac Lukenge - Director
Isaac Lukenge is a health statistician and advocate for women’s empowerment, specialising in data-driven health promotion and programme evaluation. He holds a Master’s degree in Statistics and currently works with the California Department of Public Health, USA. Formerly with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, he brings deep expertise in health data systems, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and technology-enabled programme improvement. Isaac regularly supports initiatives in Uganda focused on improving women’s health outcomes and community well-being. His strong analytical background and commitment to evidence-based decision-making strengthen SHE IS AI’s focus on measurable impact, digital inclusion, and gender-responsive health innovation.
Advancing ethical, human-centered, and inclusive AI worldwide, where innovation reflects the diversity of those it serves.
We follow strict safeguarding, ethical, and governance standards aligned with SHE IS AI Global and local Ugandan compliance requirements.
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