People

People

Catalpa is a reflection of the smart, motivated and talented individuals that work within it.

We’re a diverse team of experienced development practitioners, sector specialists, researchers, data analysts, digital designers, systems and interaction specialists, software engineers, communicators, and other related specialisations.

Recognising the interconnectedness of development goals and digital tools, this unique multidisciplinary team works collaboratively, efficiently and flexibly to solve complex challenges.

We combine our personal expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, enabling us to be flexible and creative in our approaches, and ensuring we are continually learning from others.

Our people

Sónia Simões

Project Leader

Onarina Umu

Partnerships Coordinator

Ligia Guterres

Education Technology Manager

Onorio ‘Ony’ de Jesus Afonso

ICT Officer

Joy Havak

Bilum Project Officer

Juliana Teixeira

Head of Digital Design

Ruwel Kumar

Finance and Operations Senior Coordinator

Anders Hofstee

Co-founder/Director

Raphael ‘Rapha’ Merx

Head of Governance & Transparency

Bri Olewale

Senior Program Coordinator

Meggan Turner

Frontend Engineer

Juliet Horihau

Country Coordinator, Solomon Islands

Joanico ‘Niko’ Barros

ICT Officer

Joshua Brooks

Backend Engineer

Paula Rita Viana

Project Coordinator

Sharon Edington

Program Quality Manager

Kate Michelly

Head of Programs

Grasinda do Rosario

Office Assistant

Pedro Almeida

Production Manager

Junior Indart

Product Lead

Pauna Kule

Project Officer

Elli-Jayne ‘EJ’ Willard

Frontend Engineer

Sara Afonso

Finance Officer

Mário Alves Pinto

ICT Officer

Noah Mawe

Senior Program Coordinator

Isabel Pereira

Project Coordinator

Rebekah Ilave

Program Coordinator

Andrew 'Andy' Wapling

Senior Design Consultant

Kara Chesal

Head of Education & Gender

Peter Coward

Head of Engineering

Tanya Apana

Finance & Operations Officer

David Roach

Co-founder/Director

Keren Gifford

People & Culture Manager

Vanessa Risyam De Jesus

Administration Officer

Mariano ‘Ano’ de Deus

ICT Officer

Roberto Maurizzi

Software Engineer

Arlindo (Carlito) dos Santos

Driver

Christine Boude

Team Leader, Bilum Program

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Our kind of people

We attract passionate, motivated individuals who understand that no matter how committed we are, we are not the owners of the problems we seek to solve. We know that our commitment will never outlast those within the systems that are seeking to change it. Rather, we succeed by listening and supporting others. We are curious, creative, pragmatic and kind. Sound like you?

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