Nisonger Topics in Developmental Disabilities-Professional Fellows on Inclusive Civic Engagement

11am-12pm: Public Talk

12pm-1pm: Student and Trainee Discussion Hour

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Speaker 1: John W. Mwangi, Found and Chief Executive Officer, Psychosocial Development and Response, Kenya

Speaker 1 Bio: John is the Founder and CEO of Psychosocial Development and Response, a Kenyan survivor-led organization dedicated to promoting mental well-being. Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming mental illness, he encourages young people with psychosocial disabilities to lead fulfilling and productive lives. John also volunteers with Generation Mental Health, a global organization that empowers youth with lived mental health experience to drive systemic change through research, programs, and advocacy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management and a diploma in project management from St. Paul’s University.

Speaker 2: Sadath A. Mwamsema, Teacher and Executive Secretary of Community Development Watch, Tanzania

Speaker 2 Bio: Sadath is the Founder and Executive Secretary at Community Development Watch (CODEWA), a Tanzanian non-profit organization that provides mentorship, education, and health programs for children in need. He is also a teacher at Town School in the Tabora region of Tanzania, where he develops and implements teaching strategies to support students with a variety of learning needs. As a teacher, Sadath observed that many children came to school hungry and lacked access to hygiene products, medication, and school supplies, which severely limited their academic engagement. This inspired him to establish CODEWA to provide early interventions that support children, enabling them to grow into resilient adults who can overcome hardships and become leaders and role models in their communities. Sadath’s dedication to education and mentorship has earned him recognition through his participation in international fellowship and leadership development programs, including the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, ACUMEN East Africa, and Rhize Global. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education, political science, and public administration from the Open University of Tanzania.

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