Participants from GROW¡ Cohort Two made a decision not only to grow but to flourish into the architects of a future that bears the mark of their indomitable spirit.  

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Imagine a tapestry woven with threads of experience, mentorship, and a shared commitment to redefine what's possible. Participants from GROW¡ Cohort One, have been sculpted by the hands of mentors who see potential as a living, breathing entity, ready to thrive under the right conditions.

Danstan Kisuule was the founding chairman of Y-Save in 2000. Y-Save is a saving and Investment scheme that is registered as a Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd. Y-Save inculcates the culture of saving and investing in its members. His leadership has steered Y-Save to become one of the leading savings and investment schemes in Uganda. He was first the Vice Chairperson from March 2012 to July 2014 and later became the Chairperson of Investment Clubs Association of Uganda (ICAU) from August 2014 to November 2016. He is one of the peer leaders of this association that brings together all Investment Clubs in Uganda

Polly is a general HR practitioner with over 3 decades of practical work experience in the corporate world. She has worked in different industries from NGO, Insurance, Telecommunication, commodity and the Financial space which saw her work for a Big 4 as Regional HR Director for 9 years.

Moses Rutahigwa is the Head of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda. He has over 16 years of experience in the banking sector mainly focused on business model transformation, change management, and digitalization.

Grace Makoko is a career banker with over twenty-five years’ experience in the banking industry in East Africa. Grace is one of a few East African bankers with senior banking experience in both Corporate Banking and Financial Markets. She began her illustrious banking career at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda straight after graduating from Makerere University

Joseph Ajal is the Chief Executive Officer, Principal Consultant, Associate Certified Coach (ICF), and Content Curator and leads Precision HR Proprietary Ltd. Joseph is a Human Resources professional, formerly the Secretary-General of the Human Resources Managers’ Association of Uganda (HRMAU), a Certified Talent Practitioner (CTP), a Chartered HR Business Partner (CHRBP), Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management (F – AAPM), a Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP), and a very passionate believer in the transformational power of people in the bigger picture of the organization, if they are excited, focused and in tune with the corporation’s strategy.

Gloria Bwandungi Mugarura is a writer, co-director at Tokra Innovation, creative director at Papura Inc., and an all-around geek hoping to have her immortal soul transferred into a robot body in the near future. With her hands constantly working on one creative endeavor or another, she often finds herself snagged by fantastical worlds ready for exploration, or scientific wonders hidden in science fiction.

Belinda Namutebi is a branding & communications professional with over 20 years of experience. She is also an entrepreneur, with over 11 brands, with messages that promote National Pride, culture, and child play. Her most notable innovation- I'm so Uganda #ondaba apparel has become a favorite travel item for Ugandans each time they travel overseas. Belinda is a member of the DFCU Women Business Advocacy Council and is a Mum to a 10 year old daughter. Read more

Meet Caroline T. Egesa, a seasoned Advocate of the High Court of Uganda since 2007, seamlessly blending legal expertise with a diverse skill set. Caroline holds an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach certification, showcasing a commitment to holistic development and empowerment with one year of professional coaching experience.

JB is an ICT professional with over 20 years’ work experience. He has worked in both public and private sector institutions in the East African region performing various roles in the areas of ICT, Operations, Logistics and Project management.

Mary Sarah Nassali Certified Transformation Coach and ICF Member Experienced business executive with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer packaged goods industry. Skilled in Strategy, Business planning, Profitable Revenue growth, Marketing, Innovation and Corporate governance.

Hannah is a Personal and Business Development advisor with extensive experience in strategy, business and leadership development.  Hannah has a passion for “success through others”. She views personal success as not merely an achievement but helping others succeed as a genuine accomplishment.

Peter Magara is a Learning and Change facilitator. Peter supports organizations measure results from their work and facilitates learning processes to enable them adapt to change and position themselves to achieve greater impact.

Sam is an ICF Certified Coach, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Certified MBTI Practitioner. He holds a Masters in Accounting and Management Science degree; University of Southampton, UK, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Makerere University.

Christine Mukasa-Mugerwa is a transformational life coach who helps individuals achieve their dreams and goals in months rather than years. She is driven by helping her clients live out their purpose and achieving a fulfilling and joy-filled life. Through motivation and accountability, Christine helps people deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of living out their dreams while achieving their desired goals.

Wilson Asiimwe was a Senior Research Fellow at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) between 2000 and 2010. In addition to his postgraduate education in population studies, Wilson has attended various courses to develop his professional skills. He has supported Government of Uganda and various development partners to execute various development programs.

Jacqueline is the Founder and CEO of CivSource Africa. CivSource Africa is a philanthropy support organization that works to influence philanthropic practice in Africa. Jacqueline has over 3 decades of experience working with and supporting civil society leaders and organizations in Africa. 

Juliet Ntabgoba has over 16 years of senior leadership and management experience. Her work incudes leading teams, developing strategy and supporting transformation and culture change initiatives. She has developed and implemented a myriad of programs to support organization effectiveness including leadership and talent development.

Introduction: Joseph is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC™), an HR Professional, Certified Talent Practitioner (CTP), Chartered HR Business Partner, Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management (FAAPM), and a very passionate believer in the transformational power of people in the bigger picture of the organisation.