Dr. Njinga Kankinza (Bsocsci, Hon, MA, DClinpsych,) is a UK licensed Clinical Psychologist in possession of a bachelors and honours in Psychology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University College of London (UCL). She is passionate about mental health and wellbeing. She has provided mental health services to individuals and groups presenting with various mental health challenges at a local and international level.

Currently she works as a stress Counsellor for the United Nations Staff in Kabul- Afghanistan. Prior to joining this team, she was dedicated to supporting London’s Whittington Health NHS Trust’s staff in response to the COVID -19 pandemic. The other roles she has held include a researcher and lecturer- teaching psychology to undergraduate medical and nursing students.

Aside from work she enjoys cooking, spending time with family, travelling and taking photos.

Scott Roberson has over 15 years of community organisation and program development experience in international HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support in Zambia. Additionally, he has extensive expertise in Canada and now Africa in providing counselling services related to HIV and AIDS, Substance Misuse, Sexuality, Sexual Minorities, Mental Health, Grief, loss Child protection… and more recently Corporate Health and Wellness. For the past twenty five plus years, Scott has focused great effort on Global Drug Policy Reform and the adoption of harm/risk reduction approaches versus ‘’war on drugs’’ thinking and behaviour.

He has a master’s degree in social work (Individual, Family and group counselling) and a bachelors of Arts Degree (Psychology, Criminology and Fine Arts) from the University in Toronto.

Dr Muyeba is a Regional Lead Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK with over 20 years of clinical and research experience. She trains, coaches and appraises doctors at different stages of their careers. Clinically, she works with adults, children and families affected by substance misuse with or without mental illness. In her private practice, she undertakes comprehensive diagnostic assessments and manages adults with ADHD.

A passionate advocate for mental health and addictions, Dr Muyeba volunteers, mentors, educates and raises awareness with a view to reducing stigma and improving help-seeking, especially among the African community. As a Certified Lifestyle Physician recognised by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, she focuses on empowering people and inspiring them to embrace vibrant and fulfilling lives. She founded REAPing Women and REAPing People Foundation to enrich lives and impact our world.

Married for over 30 years, she is a mother of two adult children, and is actively involved in pastoral care at her local church.

Suwilo Namfukwe, is a Clinical Psychologist and Workplace Wellness Specialist licensed in Zambia and the United States. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Criminal Justice as well as a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counselling.  She has over a decade of experience in providing mental health services and holistic wellness program development and management support to organizations and individuals.

Suwilo is also experienced and licensed in the use of psychometric instruments and has been passionate about ensuring cultural relevance in the use of psychometric tools, advocating for the use of culturally appropriate instruments in the Zambian context for organizational and personal development.

Suwilo is passionate about helping individuals and institutions achieve wellness holistically by addressing core issues that affect individual and organizational wellbeing. Suwilo is also experienced and licensed in the use of psychometric instruments and has been passionate about ensuring cultural relevance in the use of psychometric tools, advocating for the use of culturally appropriate instruments in the Zambian context for organizational and personal development.