Fridah Anjeche is an Instructional Coach and Program Coordinator with over ten years of experience strengthening teaching and learning across East Africa. She is a trusted registered teacher who supports improved instructional practice through data-informed coaching and is deeply passionate about capacity building and advancing equitable learning outcomes.

With more than ten years of experience, including coaching educators at Instill Education and Jackfruit Network, Fridah has worked on several valuable projects aimed at improving classroom results. Before her recent coaching roles, Fridah launched her career at Educate!, where she was responsible for coordinating large-scale teacher and youth programs while overseeing training delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.

Her expertise and commitment have allowed her to support national curriculum reform initiatives, working with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) to train teachers and successfully integrate Community Service Learning into school curricula.

Thomas Mbisali Makau is a Grants Manager at TeachUNITED, where he oversees grants management, financial oversight, procurement governance, compliance, and donor reporting across regional programs. He is a trusted finance leader dedicated to strengthening systems that promote transparency, accountability, and effective stewardship of donor resources to advance student outcomes.

With more than 10 years of experience in financial management, procurement oversight, and compliance, Thomas has led initiatives to enhance internal controls, strengthen procurement processes, improve reporting accuracy, and support budget forecasting and realignments. His work focuses on building practical, scalable financial and grant management systems that align with donor requirements while enabling efficient program implementation.

Prior to joining TeachUNITED, Thomas served as Chief Accountant, where he was responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, and cross-functional financial planning. His commitment to disciplined financial stewardship and collaborative leadership has enabled organizations to operate efficiently, mitigate risk, and maintain strong compliance standards.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is passionate about leveraging strong financial and procurement governance to expand equitable access to quality education.

Shabani is a dedicated educator with over 13 years of experience working as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and project coordinator. Most recently, he served as Project Coordinator with Aga Khan Foundation Tanzania, where he provided technical leadership in the design, planning, and implementation of continuous professional development programs for teachers in the Lindi region. His role also involved systems strengthening and capacity development for Civil Society Organisations within the region.

Prior to joining Aga Khan Foundation, Shabani worked as a Curriculum Coordinator with the Norwegian Refugee Council and the Tanzania Institute of Education. In these roles, he provided technical leadership in curriculum and instructional materials development, teacher training, and education research.

Shabani holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Design and Development from the Open University of Tanzania and a Bachelor of Education in Commerce from the University of Dar es Salaam.

He has developed strong expertise in strategic project planning and management, curriculum and materials development, teacher mentoring and coaching, and effective engagement with government partners. Shabani is deeply motivated by his commitment to making a positive and measurable impact on the lives of teachers and learners across the country.

Dr. Issaya Ipyana Kasyupa is a seasoned professional dedicated to transforming lives through education. Certified in life and literacy skills training, and serving as an Instructional Coach and STEM coach, Dr. Kasyupa blends education expertise with a passion for empowering individuals and communities.

His impact in the education sector extends to organizing innovation workshops for the Ministry of Education in Tanzania and collaborating with prestigious institutions such as the Next Einstein Forum, African Institute of Mathematics, and African Mathematics Initiative. Dr. Kasyupa’s versatility shines through his leadership in both national and international science and technology workshops.

Having served as the Regional Coordinator for the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network at the UNESCO National Commission of Tanzania, Dr. Kasyupa possesses exceptional program management skills, further affirming his commitment to education and development.

As a NEF Ambassador and PhET Fellow for Tanzania, Dr. Kasyupa’s achievements underscore his dedication to advancing education and fostering positive change. His wealth of experience positions him as a valuable asset to any team or organization striving to elevate education standards and enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities

A passionate educator with 19 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and project manager, the last of which was at the Norwegian Refugee Council, Jackline supported the Accelerated Education program for Out-of-school over-age children and provision of Psycho-social support as an Education Officer.

Many years of teaching have exposed Jackline to the challenges teachers face and equipped her with an understanding of teaching practices, the driving force behind her palpable passion to support teachers,
enhancement of learning outcomes, and creation of an environment where children can fulfill their potential.

Jackline is a firm believer of Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, “The teacher is a true textbook for the pupil.” As a young girl, it was the support she received that saw her through school and this has made her be exceptionally passionate about the education of girls, who because of their vulnerability are likely to drop out of school; much of her reason for undertaking Master of Arts in Gender and Development.

Jackline also holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Nairobi, a Certificate in Advanced studies in Education in Emergencies from the University of Geneva, and a Certificate in Psychosocial support in Education in Emergencies from the University of Tromso. 

Chesco Sowo participated in the TechUNITED program at Oldeani Secondary School where he also serves as Academic Master and teaches history. Chesco is still a teacher at Oldeani, while also working with TeachUNITED to support the local leadership team with instructional coaching, program management, and data collection

Prior to TeachUNITED, Armando José Bello Guzmán worked as an English teacher and a publisher and designer. He studied at the Trinidad Educational Center and Latin University of Costa Rica with degrees in Secondary Education and English. Armando brings his experience to support our team on critical projects, accounting and administration, coaching support, and data collection.

Yohns Williams Solís Delgado has seventeen years of teaching experience in Costa Rica and more than six years as a trainer and educational director for TeachUNITED. He has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education and a professional master’s degree in educational administration. Yohns is passionate about technology and innovation in education and inspires other teachers to try new approaches, to engage and excite students, and to build good instructional practices in the classroom.

Pedro Céspedes Vargas is a teacher and Engineer of Systems. He has worked for the Ministry of Education in Costa Rica for over 17 years making virtual courses and training for teachers in the Professional Development Institute.

He studied at the University Católica of Costa Rica and the University of San José with a degree in Engineering and Education Sciences. Pedro loves technology and using it to educate teachers and students, he is passionate about creating educational games and innovating their use at school. In 2009, he participated in the forum of innovative teachers of Latin America in Argentina.

Cotty Lissete Trujillo Sosa is a pre-school and higher-education teacher with the Ministry of Education of Mérida Yucatán, Mexico. 

With more than 18 years of experience, Cotty has worked on several valuable projects, including the design and delivery of courses, workshops, and diploma courses. She is also constantly updating and innovating her practices. Her experience and commitment to ensuring quality education has allowed her to be recognized as an agent of change in her community.

Cotty graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Preschool Education from the Normal School of Preschool Education and as a teacher in Psychology and Vocational Guidance in the Higher Normal School in Mérida Yucatán, Mexico.

Andrea Beson has more than 15 years of management experience across multiple organizations. After spending 13 years in the medical field, Andrea transitioned into the education industry, supporting Social Emotional Learning curriculum and assessments at Mawi Learning and ACT.

Andrea’s previous roles included Office Manager, Inside Sales, Lead SEL Solutions Specialist, SEL Implementation Manager, and Product Delivery Program Manager. Andrea loves to be a support to her teammates and is eager to continue to learn more about the industry to better support the customers we serve.

Amanda brings 20 years of experience working in education, social enterprise and finance. From working in impact evaluation at UC Berkeley to supporting organizational expansion for a variety of nonprofits, Amanda has found her niche in scaling impactful programs. Most recently she helped Educate! scale across East Africa by building out the fundraising and communications teams as well as defining culture and organizational systems. A learner at heart with an insatiable curiosity, Amanda’s personal mission is to bring out the best in others and ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

With over 25 years of experience as a CFO and entrepreneur of multiple companies, Brian joins TeachUNITED as CFO. Brian brings a diverse background in accounting, finance, and management to successfully develop and grow client financial infrastructure.

Brian looks forward to building financial strategies to serve the long term growth of TeachUNITED. Brian is passionate about social impact and has served on the boards of social enterprises in the past working to reduce inequality.