The PeerCorps is governed by a Board of Trustees
Hamisi A. Kigwangalla,
Co-Founder, Executive Director of PeerCorps; Director (CeRD)
Dr. Kigwangalla is a Tanzanian physician with graduate degrees in
public health (M.P.H.) and business administration (M.B.A.). He
has over 10 years of experience in epidemiology, participatory
action research, social marketing and public health communication.
He has extensive experience in developing social marketing and
communication campaigns for various organizations on issues
ranging from HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, drug abuse and
poverty to sanitation. Dr. Kigwangalla coordinates and heads all
program activities of the PeerCorps on a full time basis.
Mr. George McKenzie Etanga,
Co-Founder
Mr. Etanga is a Tanzanian scientist with more than 6 years
experience in public service and development activities. He works
part time with PeerCorps as a community organizer, educator and
researcher.
Dr. Erick Mazyala,
Co-Founder
Dr. Mazyala is a Tanzanian Doctor of Dental Surgery and a
specialist in histology. He works full time as a lecturer at
Bugando University College of Health Sciences, in Mwanza,
Tanzania. He has been a researcher for more than 5 years, with
interest in contributing to the welfare of the underprivileged and
vulnerable populations in Tanzania.
Dr. Kiva Mvungi, Co-Founder
Dr. Mvungi is a Tanzanian physician with more than 4 years of
experience in research and community programming. He works full
time at the Geita Gold Mine as a physician. He works part time at
PeerCorps as an HIV/AIDS specialist, educator and community
organizer.
Dr. Philip Mwimanzi,
Co-Founder
Dr. Mwimanzi is a Tanzanian Doctor of Dental Surgery and a
researcher. His areas of interest include HIV/AIDS virology,
immunology and prevention and control. He is currently pursuing on
a Ph.D. at Kumamoto University in Japan. Over the past years he
has concentrated his efforts working with the PeerCorps in
implementing a number of projects before he decided to pursue
further studies.
Dr. Charles Wanga,
Co-Founder
Dr. Wanga is a Tanzanian physician and works full time with the
African Malaria Network Trust. He is currently completing his
graduate studies in public health from the University of South
Africa (UNISA). He has developed a strong interest in malaria
research and programming and works part time with the PeerCorps in
his area of interest.
Dr. Michael L. Wilson,
International Project Coordinator; Director (CIPCS)
Dr. Wilson joined PeerCorps as an International Project
Coordinator in 2007. He holds an M.P.H. (public health) from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden,
and earned an M.B.A. (entrepreneurship) and Ph.D. (epidemiology) from the University of Turku in Finland.
His efforts include injury prevention, education and
organizational development. Dr. Wilson has been a catalyst for the
international efforts of the PeerCorps and continues to develop
partnerships with academic institutions, health interest groups
and community-based partners throughout East Africa and elsewhere.