Dr. Angela Zivo Gapa is a professor and filmmaker whose work bridges global politics and storytelling. Her research and creative practice center on African governance, identity, and development. Her directorial debut, RU$AMBO, is a Zimbabwe-set whodunnit feature film that explores tradition, gender, and power. She brings deep cross-cultural insight, and a commitment to empowering youth through education and creative expression. Angela is passionate about sustainable development and social impact across the African continent, making her a valued advisor to initiatives that foster community resilience and empowerment.

Tamerlin Godley is a litigation partner, based in California. She excels at handling complex business litigation disputes and sensitive company investigations. Major studios, networks and Fortune 500 companies across industries regularly turn to her to help them protect their most significant assets and lead investigations in times of crisis.

Tammy has done extensive work with many non-profits. She is the acting attorney for ZUPPO, pro bono.

Christopher Irumba is an Ugandan botanist and scientist. Chris is the person in the country of Uganda charged with the important task of naming the chimpanzees in the wild. He has spent many 14 hour days studying the chimpanzees, as well as other primates. He graciously has given our orphanage the honor of naming one of the endangered wild chimpanzees after one of our children, Peace.

Chris has worked with the University of Illinois on an extensive study of chimpanzee social behavior. Uganda is one of the rare places in the world where you can see chimpanzees in the wild.

Deb was calling him the Jane Goodall of Uganda while they were traveling together. A few days after Deb’s return to the United States from Uganda, Jane Goodall passed away. Chris now carries on the important work Goodall gave to the world.

Tammy Becker is the CEO for Green Current Solutions, a company focused on creating products out of recycled plastics.  Prior to Green Current Solutions, Tammy spent her entire career in the non-profit sector.  She has over 20 years experience writing and tracking grants, planning fundraising and stewardship events, developing education programs and curricula, and more.

Tammy has given to the orphanage and cares about the children deeply. She and our Director, Deb, served in the Peace Corps together.

 Lasha Chatman has  a BA in Psychology from Chicago State, as well as a BA in Nursing. She is a Registered Nurse.

Our Director, Deb, and Lasha worked together as Social Workers/Counselors in the late 1990’s, with a population of at risk youth and have remained friends since that time. Lasha brings an impressive array of skills to the board such as deep wisdom, compassion, and an understanding of people, that is rare and cherished.