BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mom2Mom Africa is led by a three-member volunteer board of directors.  Each director is involved in the day-to-day operations and decisions for Mom2Mom Africa and provides support and direction to the rest of the Mom2Mom Africa team.

Alison Fraser - Founder/Director, Committee Lead - Urafiki Program  

Alison is an environmental consultant with Shared Value Solutions.  She started Mom2Mom Africa several years ago hoping to raise her three little girls to be active global citizens. She visits Tanzania regularly to spend time with Mom2Mom Africa students. Alison is a World Moms Network contributor, and sits on the board of directors and committees of several professional scientific organizations in North America. Alison is active in several local charitable initiatives.  Alison and her family support Joyce, Fatuma, and Bernadeta in the Urafiki Program.

Joanne Marchildon - Director, Committee Lead - Watoto Program

Joanne is a Firefighter for Waterloo Fire Rescue. She and her family support Queen through the Urafiki Program. Joanne serves on the Board of Directors and is the Committee Lead for the Watoto Program. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking, biking and spending time with her family, friends and volunteering. She has a great love for Mom 2 Mom Africa and the children of Arusha, TZ. She hopes to inspire others to follow their hearts and allow their passion to guide you. 

Tanya Simpraga - Director, Educational Outreach

Tanya is a primary school teacher in Stratford. She organized global citizen leaders at school to teach, build awareness and become agents of change. She is also a certified children/adult yoga instructor. The summer of 2016 brought her to Tanzania on a safari and a climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She was touched by the kindness, gratitude and joy the people of Tanzania offered. She has a passion for travel, learning, adventure, yoga and active living. She hopes her involvement with Mom2Mom Africa will bring the children hope, dreams and a future he/she designed for him/herself.