MEET THE TEAM

Malaika consists of a local, on-the-ground team of passionate individuals who run the school and oversee day-to-day operations. The team works with a number of international pro-bono volunteers who bring a wealth of expertise across sectors, industries, and geographies.

Jump to: Executive Team - Board of Directors - School Staff - Community Center Staff - Advisory Board - International Support

EXECUTIVE TEAM

  • Noella Coursaris Musunka

    Founder & CEO

  • Sarah Kalumba

    Country Manager

  • Sylvain Koj Tshikut

    Headmaster

  • Smith Kayembe

    Special Projects Lead

Board of Directors

  • Eileen Walmsley

    Board Chair

  • Charlotte Kirby

    Secretary

  • Alain Pakabomba

    Director

  • Hannah Pawlby

    Director

  • Sanjay Rawal

    Director

  • Christophe De Pous

    Director

STAFF

Malaika’s staff lies at the heart of everything we do. We proudly employ a 100% local, Congolese team on the ground — educators, administrators, social workers, and support staff who understand the community, culture, and lived realities of the girls and families we serve. Their deep-rooted knowledge ensures that our programs are truly impactful.

School staff

  • Adrien Ngoy

    Mathematics Teacher

  • Adrille Kibombe Kisula

    Nurse

  • Achille Kabongo

    Mentorship Coordinator & English Teacher

  • Alain Mbayo Kadiata

    French Teacher

  • Augustin M. Kabanga Banga

    Primary School Teacher, Grade 3

  • Bavon Musabila Ngeleka

    Primary School Teacher, Grade 6

  • Benjamin Masengo Ilunga

    French Teacher

  • Mr. Benjamin Yumba

    Art Teacher

  • Charlotte Sembe

    Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten

  • Daniel Nkulu

    Assistant Teacher,Sports

  • Donat Tshisuaka Mukendi

    IT Teacher

  • Eric Kabamba

    Primary School Teacher,
    Grade 4

  • Eugenie Mwape

    Primary School Teacher, Grade 2

  • Gloire Malaji

    IT Assistent

  • Godée

    Tennis Coach

  • Hubert Mufot Chimwang

    History and Social Sciences Teacher

  • Jacques Kubadilwa

    Science, Geography, and History Teacher

  • Jean de Dieu Musenge

    French Teacher

  • Mr. John Masengo

    English Teacher

  • Judith Kilonga N’tensya

    Mathematics Teacher

  • Maguy Safi Makanda

    Physical Education Teacher

  • Moise Lumbala

    Primary School Teacher, Year 5

  • Natacha M. Bayindo

    School Administrator

  • Nissi Nsenga Mukadi

    IT Teacher

  • Odette Tshilemb

    Primary School Teacher,
    Grade 1

  • Monsieur Pierre Moma

    French Teacher

  • Rebecca Mbayo

    Special Projects Advisor & Teacher

  • Rigobert Kisontwe

    Educational Consultant

  • Sébastien Samudinda Ngwej

    Science Teacher

  • Therese Mabaka Anjelani

    Kindergarten Teacher

  • Valery Kitente

    Music Teacher

Community Center Staff

  • Alain Bukasa

    Welding Teacher

  • Chabrey Ngeleka

    Art Teacher

  • Clancy Mudingay

    Mechanics Teacher

  • Divina Kalenga

    Teacher and Coach

  • Eddy Mwenze

    Electrical Teacher

  • Flavie Lusuka

    Assistant Teacher

  • Fulgence Kilaka Bwalya

    Carpentry Teacher

  • Genevieve Kindele Kalenga

    Teacher

  • Gerard Umba wa Umba

    Coach

  • Ghislaine Kujirabwinja

    Catering Teacher

  • Hyacinthe Kaseya

    Electrical Teacher

  • Ildephonse Kangela

    Teacher

  • Joëlle Kalobe Ngolwa

    Teacher

  • Jonathan Ilunga

    Mechanical Teacher

  • Marcel Kitoko

    Plumbing Teacher

  • Patricia Banguna Kazadi

    Housekeeping Teacher

  • Russel Kisimba

    Volunteer Coach

  • Sonya Shannon

    Program Design Advisor

  • Strong Heritier Kayembe

    Coach

  • Violaine Muswamba Ilunga

    Sewing Teacher

Advisory board

  • Bethany Asplundh

  • Marjorie Coestier

  • Purva Panday Cullman

  • Jonathan Mboyo Esole

  • Laura Kupe

  • François Latouche

  • Christopher Lawrence

  • Philippe Loral

  • James Masters

  • Josuel Musambaghani

  • Karina Nagin

  • Rosie Rafferty

  • Corina Savvas

  • Hervé-Lomami Steimes

International Support

  • Marta Reed

    Program assistant

  • Louise Pineau

    Program assistant

  • Amy Marshall

    Program assistant

  • Celeste de Pous

    Program assistant

  • Esti Clayton

    Development Officer

  • Emily Bove

    Senior Strategist

  • Isla Pearson

    Communications Manager