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Our Board
Providing strategic leadership, accountability and guidance for lasting change.
OUR GOVERNANCE
Committed to transparent and effective leadership
Our Board provides strategic direction, oversight and accountability to ensure that A Chance for Change Foundation remains true to its mission and delivers lasting impact. The Board brings together a diverse group of professionals with experience in development, agriculture, governance, finance, social impact and community engagement.
Strategic Direction
Provides strategic guidance to advance our mission and long-term impact.
Oversight & Accountability
Ensures good governance, risk management and responsible use of resources.
Mission Stewardship
Safeguards our values and supports sustainable, inclusive and community-led development.
OUR BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Our Board and committee members volunteer their time, skills and experience to support C4C’s mission and strengthen oversight of our work.
Arnold Schiemann
Board Chair
Arnold Schiemann brings experience in technology strategy, financial services and digital transformation. He has held senior consulting roles and served as CIO and board member of Grupo Financiero Serfin, alongside teaching and advisory work.
Karen Vetterli
Board Member
Karen Vetterli is a Business Informatics Engineer with an MSc in Information Technology. Her experience spans academic leadership, nonprofit governance and programme development, including leadership and board-level roles with Mercy Hands Foundation and AMA Foundation.
Juliet Nkunta Mbesha
Board Member
Juliet Nkunta Mbesha brings experience in programme management, grants, partnerships and humanitarian response. She holds a BA with Education and an MA in Social Work and Community Development from the University of Zambia.
Martien Ariaans
Board Member
Martien Ariaans is a Dutch Registeraccountant with an MSc in Accounting and Auditing. His experience spans financial leadership, treasury, risk management and mergers and acquisitions, alongside non-executive board and audit committee work.
Mbali Pearl Myeni
Board Member
Mbali Pearl Myeni brings experience in corporate governance, strategic planning and risk management. She has served as chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority and deputy chairperson of the Moses Kotane Research Institute.
Sheila Garakara
Board Member
Sheila Garakara works in sustainability and impact investment, focusing on climate-resilient agriculture and smallholder livelihoods across Africa. A Chartered Accountant, she holds a master’s in Sustainable Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Dr. Sidney Kawimbe
Board Member
Dr. Sidney Kawimbe combines financial-sector and higher-education experience, with teaching and research in business growth, project finance and entrepreneurship. He has served as Dean and Director for Research and Innovation at ZCAS University.
Dr. Argent Chuula
Board Member
Dr. Argent Chuula brings experience in agribusiness, international development, policy and regional trade. He holds a doctorate in Business Administration and has served as CEO of Fairtrade Africa and COMESA’s ACTESA.
Malyombo Mumbi
Committee Member
Member of the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Committee (RMPC).
Lindiwe Banda
Committee Member
Member of the Programs, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (PMEC).
BOARD COMMITTEES
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC)
Sheila Garakara
Committee Chair
Arnold Schiemann
Board Chair
John Sakala
Mbali Pearl Myeni
Wakunuma Lishomwa
Idah Mwale
Programs, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (PMEC)
Dr. Argent Chuula
Committee Chair
Arnold Schiemann
Board Chair
John Sakala
Dr. Sidney Kawimbe
Karen Vetterli
Sheila Garakara
Lindiwe Banda
Walufu Evans
Idah Mwale
Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Committee (RMPC)
Martien Ariaans
Committee Chair
Arnold Schiemann
Board Chair
John Sakala
Juliet Nkunta Mbesha
Malyombo Mumbi
Mbali Pearl Myeni
Wakunuma Lishomwa
Idah Mwale
Governance, Nominations and Human Resources Committee (GNHRC)
Mbali Pearl Myeni
Committee Chair
Arnold Schiemann
Board Chair
Wakunuma Lishomwa
Walufu Evans
John Sakala
Idah Mwale
Good Governance for Greater Impact
Our Board and its committees are committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency and accountability as we work to create lasting change in the communities we serve.