Our Team

Shama
Kheraj
Mrs. Robot
Founder andÂ
Chief Executive Officer
Background/Expertise: Master of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education Bachelor of Science in Economics, The Wharton Business School
Email Address: shama@upstudio.africa

Hilda-Katie
Gwebe-Nyirenda
Miss Engineering
Teaching andÂ
Innovation Associate
Background/Expertise: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University
Email Address:Â
katie@upstudio.africa

Ashley
Bomani
Miss Cyber
Administrative and
Marketing Assistant
Background/Expertise:Â Cybersecurity Expert
Email Address: ashley@upstudio.africa

Katera
Dunga
Mr. Geo
PartnershipsÂ
Associate
Background/Expertise: Bachelors of Science, Geological Engineering, University of Malawi
Email Address: katera@upstudio.africa
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Our UpExperts
UpStudio’s network of visiting facilitators is a group of leaders from a diverse set of careers and backgrounds in Tanzania and globally who commit time and knowledge to UpStudio to support and facilitate studios.

Shehzeen Sunderji
UpStudio Advisor
Curriculum Expert

Dr. Omar Aziz
UpStudio Advisor
Health Expert

Suhail Jamal
Architecture and Interior Design Expert

Dharmit Laxman
Photography Expert

Kemi Kalikawe
Fashion and Design Expert

Inaara Gangji
Journalism Expert

Al-Amin Kheraj
Digital Media and Web Design Expert

Amil Shivji
Filmmaking Expert

Shalua Mandara
Creative Art Expert

Ngaira Mandara
Creative Art Expert

Tawfiq Jamal
Sports Data Expert

Mariam Shiyo
Pottery Expert

Neema Ngelime
Photography Expert

Funminiyi Oladapo
Python Development Expert