BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Hadija A. Msangi
Board Chairperson (Monitoring & Evaluation)
Hadija A. Msangi is a Monitoring & Evaluation specialist and development professional with extensive experience supporting evidence-based programs across Tanzania. She provides strategic leadership to BEAT in advancing climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and accountable community-centered development.
Mr. Richard (Ng'ombe) Bitendelo
Vice Chairperson (Founder & Convenor)
Richard (Ng'ombe) Bitendelo is Founder & Convenor of the Blue Economy Alliance of Tanganyika (BEAT), advancing climate resilience, sustainable fisheries, and inclusive livelihoods for Lake Tanganyika communities.
Ms. Diana Damson
Board Secretary (Legal & Governance)
Diana Damson is an Advocate and governance professional with experience in legal advisory services, institutional compliance, and organizational governance. She supports BEAT’s governance, accountability, and legal systems development.
Dr. Florence W. Sitima
Board Treasurer (Finance & Economics)
Dr. Florence W. Sitima is an economist, researcher, and academic leader with extensive experience in economics, institutional management, and community development. He supports BEAT’s financial oversight and sustainable development strategy.
Dr. Lydia Kapapa
Board Member (Fisheries & Climate Resilience)
Dr. Lydia Kapapa is a fisheries socio-economics specialist and Senior Fisheries Research Scientist with expertise in fisheries governance, climate resilience, gender inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods in aquatic communities.
Mr. Yussuf Kajenje
Board Member (Communications & Knowledge Management)
Yussuf Kajenje is a communications and knowledge management specialist with more than 20 years of regional experience in strategic communications, advocacy, donor visibility, and community-centered development initiatives.
Dr. John M. Kafuku
Board Member (Industry & Innovation)
Dr. John M. Kafuku is a Mechanical and Industrial Engineering specialist with extensive experience in innovation systems, project management, industrial development, and institutional strengthening.
BOARD ADVISORS
Ms. Sweetness Christopher
Senior Technical Advisor (Maritime Safety & Compliance)
Sweetness Christopher is a maritime safety and compliance professional with experience in vessel safety oversight and regulatory risk management, advising BEAT on maritime safety, risk mitigation, and compliance best practices.
Mr. Gustave C. Sikazwe
Advisor (Trade, Taxation & Compliance)
Gustave C. Sikazwe is a customs, trade, and compliance specialist with extensive experience in regulatory systems, trade facilitation, customs valuation, and institutional accountability.
Mr. Oscar K. Simwanza
Advisor (Agribusiness & Enterprise Development)
Oscar K. Simwanza is an agribusiness and regulatory specialist with extensive experience in agricultural development, institutional governance, and sustainable enterprise systems in Tanzania.