Meet Our Amazing Team

Our Team

Meet the passionate advocates, visionary leaders, and dedicated professionals driving transformative change across Africa for LGBTIQ+ rights, equality, and justice

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Executive Leadership

Leading the Vision

Our executive leadership brings decades of experience in human rights advocacy, organizational management, and transformative change across Africa.

Nate Brown

Nate Brown

Executive Director (he/him)

Nate was appointed as Executive Director in 2019, bringing transformative leadership to Pan Africa ILGA. With dual degrees in Accounting & Finance and Business Administration from Greenwich University (London), Nate has dedicated his career to advancing human rights for LGBTIQ+ persons across Africa.

Before joining PAI, he served as Financial Manager at Iranti, where he gained invaluable experience in human rights advocacy and organizational management. Under his leadership, Nate oversees all aspects of PAI's operations and strategic direction, working tirelessly to strengthen LGBTIQ+ organizing across the continent.

Strategic Leadership
Executive Excellence
Programme Team

Programme Excellence

Robert Akoto Amoafo

Robert Akoto Amoafo

Advocacy Manager

(he/him)

Robert is a Ghanaian lawyer with extensive experience in LGBTIQ+ advocacy and movement building across Africa. He brings valuable expertise in advocacy management, regional coordination, and human rights mechanisms to PAI's transformative work.

Regional Advocacy Specialist
Arlana Shikongo

Arlana Shikongo

Communication Officer

(she/her)

Arlana manages communications and public engagement, ensuring Pan Africa ILGA's message reaches and resonates with communities, partners, and stakeholders across the continent with clarity and impact.

Strategic Communications
Adriana Beukes

Adriana Beukes

Finance Manager

(she/her)

Adriana ensures financial sustainability and strategic resource management of Pan Africa ILGA, bringing expertise in financial planning and organizational development.

Financial Strategy
Jonathan Thebe

Jonathan Thebe

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer

(he/him)

Jonathan oversees monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives across Pan Africa ILGA's programs, ensuring evidence-based approaches and continuous improvement in our advocacy work.

Impact Assessment
Operations Team

Operational Excellence

David Larbi

David Larbi

Membership & Operations Officer

(he/him)

David manages membership relations and operational excellence for Pan Africa ILGA, ensuring strong connections with member organizations across Africa.

Membership Relations
Zsa-Zsa Fisher

Zsa-Zsa Fisher

Programme Officer

(she/her)

Zsa-Zsa coordinates programmes and community initiatives, ensuring effective implementation of Pan Africa ILGA's strategic objectives across the continent.

Programme Coordination
Board Leadership

Governance Excellence

Our board provides strategic guidance, governance oversight, and visionary leadership across the African continent

Mphatso Sakala

Mphatso Sakala

Co-Chairperson

Zambia | (they/them)

Mphatso brings extensive experience in governance and strategic leadership to Pan Africa ILGA, guiding organizational vision and championing inclusive policies.

Strategic Leadership
Sarah Fleischer

Sarah Fleischer

Co-Chairperson

Ghana | (she/her)

Sarah co-leads the board with expertise in strategic partnerships and policy development, expanding Pan Africa ILGA's reach across African nations.

Policy Development
Luswata Brant

Luswata Brant

Alternate Co-Chairperson

Uganda | (they/them)

Luswata serves as alternate co-chairperson, bringing valuable perspective and supporting leadership continuity within Pan Africa ILGA's governance structure.

Leadership Support
Justin Chidozie

Justin Chidozie

Alternate Co-Chairperson

Nigeria | (he/him)

Justin provides strategic oversight as alternate co-chairperson, contributing expertise in organizational development and advocacy across African regions.

Strategic Oversight
Kettie Kahume

Kettie Kahume

Treasurer

Uganda | (she/her)

Kettie oversees financial strategy and resource management, ensuring Pan Africa ILGA's fiscal health and strategic growth across the continent.

Financial Leadership
Obioma Chukwuike

Obioma Chukwuike

Board Member

Nigeria | (they/them)

Obioma contributes valuable insights to board decisions, bringing experience in community engagement and advocacy for LGBTI+ rights across West Africa.

Community Engagement
Julia Makuala

Julia Makuala

Board Member

DRC | (she/her)

Julia brings expertise in human rights advocacy and regional coordination, strengthening Pan Africa ILGA's presence in Central African regions.

Human Rights Advocacy

Learn More About Us

Discover our complete story, mission, and the transformative work we're doing across Africa to champion LGBTI+ rights and social justice.

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Our Impact Across Africa
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Building a More Inclusive Africa

Together, we're creating a continent where every LGBTIQ+ person can live with dignity, equality, and pride. Join us in this transformative journey.

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