BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TEDDY DIANAH KEMIREMBE
CEO / FOUNDER
Masters in social work (MSW) from Columbia University School of Social Work with a passion in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hence has attained Certificate of Diversity Profession (CDP)
Over twenty years in Social Work, working primarily with children and families and has tremendous experience in child welfare, working with children affected by developmental disabilities, and over 7 years working in emergency room as social worker assisting patients with mental health and homelessness.
AYO RITA
MANAGING DIRECTOR - UGANDA
Social worker with a (B.DDS and MA.HRD from Nkumba Uni.), with 10 years of experience in implementing community health and working closely with families of children with developmental disabilities. Also experience in Leadership, management, communication, and planning. I am trustworthy, self-driven, result-oriented, and keen on new experiences, making a difference in the lives of people. I love farming, construction work, and singing.
SIMPLE BYARUHANGA NYANJURA
PROGRAM MANAGER - UGANDA
Bachelors in social work and administration and is pursuing her Masters in Public Health at Uganda Christian Uni. I have worked with Uganda Cares HIV / AIDs section, Red Cross Mukono, and have 7 years of experience in overseeing organizational initiatives. Current roles include initiating and setting goals for programs according to Strategic objectives, and supervising organization programs. Am passionate about children as I love spending time with them, interacting with people, smiling, and traveling.
MASEREKA DINAH HILLARY
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Community worker with a specialty in child support
Dip. Business Administration, Certified Accounting Technician and Interior Designer.
HANNAH BENDER
SECRETARY
Hannah is a Certified Behavior Technician and has worked doing ABA services for autistic children for 3 years. Currently, she is working towards her HCA certification through Washington State to provide respite and personal home Care. Hannah worked for almost 10 years in the online Papercraft entertainment community as a Papercraft Designer and blogger/videographer. She is very knowledgeable about website design, digital design, video editing, social media advertising/marketing, and photography. Hannah also is a mother of three children whom she has homeschooled for 10 years. Hannah has grown up caring for and working with people with developmental disabilities. She is passionate about working with children and people with developmental disabilities. She loves to teach, which has put her on the lifelong track of learning more about people and their unique personalities and helping them in their journey to becoming the best version of themselves and reach their goals.
CANDY EKAMBA
TREASURER
Candy is originally from Congo-Kinshasa. She is a wife and a mom of one. She migrated to the US in 2015 and had to learn English because her first language is French. She did not want to learn English by herself, so the Workforce advised her to enroll in the I-BEST program (help desk training). With little English, it was hard to find a Job in the US. One of her friends was working at a caregiver agency and encouraged her to apply since she was already taking care of her niece and nephew who are autistic. Candy has been a caregiver for 5 years. Candy is currently pursuing her Information Technology (IT) program at Tacoma Community College. She is passionate about helping children with special needs. “I understand what words can't explain”. Candy is pleased to volunteer for Bella Smiles for Developmental Disabilities as the Treasurer. Candy believes that families need resources to be able to take care of their children with special needs.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Contact Information
401 Broadway Suite 100 Tacoma WA 98402
P.O Box 26852 Kampala Uganda
Uganda contact (256)771-995360
In the US (253)213-0065