The people behind the mission
Meet our team
Owen Mpandenyama
Founder and Director
San Francisco–based photographer and creative entrepreneur.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Owen moved to the United States in 2019.
Previously worked with a Zimbabwean nonprofit serving orphans and vulnerable children.
Brings a strong background in service, ministry, and community impact.
Passionate about advocacy for people with albinism in Zimbabwe.
Husband and father of two sons, with a heart for faith and service.
Alessandra Mpandenyama
Financial Director
Full-time college professor with a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature.
Over a decade of experience in education, including 7 years teaching at the high school level.
Passionate about breaking down barriers to education and helping people build pathways to a better future.
Mother of two with a lifelong commitment to serving others.
Has led and participated in mission trips to Zimbabwe since 2018.
Brings strong educational, organizational, and leadership expertise to the organization.
Seth Mtasa
Operations Director
Purpose-driven and faith-centered software engineer, developer, and digital creator.
Passionate about problem-solving, innovation, and overcoming challenges.
Devoted husband and father who values love, patience, and responsibility.
Guided by a strong relationship with God, which shapes his character and decisions.
Dedicated to encouraging and positively impacting others through practical love, faith, and perseverance.
Priscilla Maunganidze
Outreach Coordinator
Dedicated, resilient, and faith-driven, committed to growth, service, and uplifting others.
Devoted wife and mother who leads with love, responsibility, and perseverance.
Passionate about mentoring and encouraging others to reach their full potential.
Believes that true success is shared and finds joy in empowering those around her.
Known for integrity, compassion, humility, and a strong work ethic.
Committed to personal and spiritual growth, guided by a deep trust in God.
Lordwin Rimire
Outreach Coordinator
Crowned Mr.Albinism Zimbabwe 2022 and Mr. Albinism Africa 2025, promoting dignity, visibility, and equal opportunity.
Made history as the first person with a disability to serve as President of ZICOSU, Zimbabwe’s national student union.
Former senior leader in the University of Zimbabwe Student Representative Council.
Uses his voice to challenge stigma and amplify marginalized communities, particularly people with albinism and disabilities.
Advocates for community-led leadership, ensuring affected communities have a voice in policymaking.
A pharmacy student and disability advocate focused on access to education, healthcare, and political inclusion.
Stembile Kafesu
Secretary
Resilient and compassionate young woman from Rusape, Zimbabwe, crowned Miss Albinism Zimbabwe 2026.
Has faced physical and social barriers while demonstrating strength, confidence, and determination.
Pursuing Physiotherapy at the University of Zimbabwe, with a goal of becoming a sports physiotherapist.
Passionate about helping and empowering others, particularly people with disabilities.
Known for intelligence, compassion, curiosity, perseverance, and academic excellence.
Entrepreneurial and proactive, with experience starting small business initiatives from a young age.
Committed to promoting inclusion, dignity, and meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.