Head of Marketing & Media
Edwin Chibanga
edwin@enterthefortress.net
+260964518399
Zambia
I am an Economist by profession, photographer, Film maker and currently serving as the Managing Director of Fortress Media a company I co founded based in Lusaka Zambia.
Our company prides itself in being a 360 media solutions company that caters to all arising media needs. With over 10 years of experience in Media I have served a wide range of clients including Airtel Zambia, Liquid Telecom, MTN, FNB, STANBIC and many others.
I am passionate about providing working solutions to start ups and already existing enterprises. I also believe in telling stories through meaningful content both in photography and Video. I am passionate and obsessed with my craft and constantly looking for ways to improve.
Africa has great minds and great potential to work in spaces that many shy away from. I believe I can lead the way into helping Africa realise its great massive potential.
Head of Events
Leticia Tomàs Fillol
leticia.fillol@gmail.com
Finland / Spain
I am an enthusiastic Industrial Engineer with a master in Sustainable Energies from LUT (Finland) and UPV (Spain). I love digging into problems and solving them with the means I have at my disposal, with special interest on sustainable technologies and development.
My vision is to make this world a better place and to contribute to the improvement of living conditions in countries with a low Human Development Index through my knowledge and actions. Pursuing that objective, I have worked in Ghana in the implementation of a Solar PV project, created diverse ICT training courses for the students and teachers of Kumbungu and start a program for empowering women in northern Ghana.
Head of Community
Innocent Shatamuka
innocentshatamuka@gmail.com
+260971067131
Zambia
I am a recently graduated Economist from Mulungushi University, Zambia. Currently I am working with a Startup Tech company. I am passionate about seeing Africa achieving its full potential and I feel this can only be possible if young people take interest in participating in activities that promote cross-cultural understanding as well as economic and social development.
My dream is to be part of the group of people that will take the world to the level where poverty and economic crisis will be a thing of the past through Entrepreneurship and related activities. I like learning new things and meeting ambitious people. If we work together we can make the world a better place!
Head of Partnerships
Jenna Kirkkari
jenna.kirkkari@helsinki.fi
+260966846369 / +358405350436
Zambia / Finland
I am a recently graduated English and French teacher from the University of Helsinki, and currently studying for my second master’s degree in Intercultural Encounters. I am based in Lusaka, Zambia, and planning to complete my study related research and internship work here.
My passions include international cooperation, languages and interculturalism. My dream is to become an expert in intercultural relations, education and communication, especially between Nordics and Southern Africa. I am currently working as the vice chairperson of Finnish-Zambian Association (FinZam). I am also assisting at the International office of the University of Zambia, in facilitating exchange programmes, for instance. My goal is to use my expertise and experience to increase mutual understanding and respect between people, nations and cultures.
Tiia Madekivi
tiia.94@hotmail.com
+358408294973 / +260976157251
Zambia / Finland
I am a recently graduated Industrial Management Engineer from LUT-University, Finland, currently staying in Zambia. I’m passionate about international business and technological solutions to improve the well-being of people in Africa. I am eager to help the continent to reach its full potential through youth empowerment.
Due to my enthusiasm towards sustainable development, I have been working in Zambia within recycling, waste management and dry sanitation projects since 2017. I like working with people and get along well with all kinds of people thanks to my background in teamsports. I am a solution-oriented person with a determined attitude and wide networks in Finland and in Zambia.
Get in touch to discuss anything you feel like!
Oscar
Björklund
oscar.bjorklund@aalto.fi
Finland
Oscar is passionate about supporting future changemakers. Even though Oscar has a degree in Engineering physics, he considers himself a generalist fascinated by a wide range of topics, ranging from quantum mechanics to philosophy and the human mind. He has previously worked as Chairman of his student association at Aalto, on several social entrepreneurship projects in Switzerland and supported founders in Sri Lanka in their efforts to grow their businesses. Currently, he works as an investment Analyst at Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN).
Besides studying and working, Oscar has finished two marathons, competed in multiple Obstacle Course Races across Scandinavia and loves to snowboard. He spends stupid amounts of money on books.
Charles Mwansa
Charlesmwansa1995@gmail.com
+260978898941 / +260966551504
Zambia
I am an Economist by profession and currently working as a Socio-Economic Planner under the Ministry of Local Government. I have vast experience working within community development in rural areas of Zambia. I have special interest related to social enterprises, climate change, and sustainable development.
With my background in international business development, I pride on making sure that people have the right information because it drives better results. I am an excellent communicator and passionate about entrepreneurship. I desire to see Africa refocusing her potential in entrepreneurship as it is key to solving the local challenges related to e.g. poverty, malnutrition , limited energy resources.
Mwaaba Alec Mugala
mugalamwaaba@gmail.com
Zambia
Twitter @epiccredos
I am a software developer and music producer who is primarily into Game Development and Design. I am passionate about creating more video games that are centered around African stories. I have been a speaker at the Game Developers Conference in 2019 and Developers Conference Zambia, an attendee of the Paris games Connection and African Games week as well as a winner of the Digital lab Africa competition in 2018.
I am always on the look out for new Game projects in Zambia and do what I can to support them as this is key in growing our game dev industry.