Our Team
The dedicated individuals behind the Chimpanzee Trust mission
Meet the people who deliver sanctuary care, conservation, education, and organizational leadership.
Management Team
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in conservation, veterinary science, and administration.
Dr. Joshua Rukundo
Executive Director
John Kalonde
Finance Manager
Dr. Aaron Bataamye
Sanctuary Manager
Vacant
Tourism & Marketing Manager
Vacant
Conservation Manager
Our Dedicated Staff
The passionate caregivers, maintenance experts, and field personnel who keep Ngamba Island running every single day.
Innocent Ampeire
Assistant Sanctuary Manager (Animal Welfare)
Philip Sekulya
Assistant Sanctuary Manager (Administration)
Aganyira Moses
Field Assistant
Boris Waiga
Caregiver
Kyama Stanley
Caregiver
John Mutambo
Chef
Ronald Bataaze
Cook
Hategeka Stanley
Cook
Christine Nyange
Administrative Officer
Joan Mukisa
Finance Officer
Dorothy Basemera
Communications & Marketing Officer
Vacant
Reservations Officer
Miracle Kasolo Veronica
Administrative Assistant
Yusuf Musumba
Boat Captain
Brian Muhumuza
Assistant Boat Captain
Ben Apamaku
Maintenance Officer
Board of Trustees
Providing governance, strategic oversight, and ensuring the fulfillment of our conservation mission.
Board Member 1
Chairperson
Board Member 2
Vice Chairperson
Board Member 3
Secretary
Board Member 4
Treasurer
Board Member 5
Member
Board Member 6
Member