Our People

Leadership & Team

LICEDO is stewarded by a committed Board and a multidisciplinary team delivering programs with and for communities.

Board

Dickson Mzumara

Dickson Mzumara

Board Chairperson

A highly distinguished expert with extensive experience in governance, and institutional leadership. He previously served as a Commissioner with the Malawi Electoral Commission, an...

Chizotola Mkandawire

Board Member

A former accounting professional with many years of practical experience in financial management, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting. His background as an accountant e...

Towera Banda

Board Member

A professional secondary school teacher and Deputy Headteacher at St Augustine Community Day Secondary School in Nkhatabay District. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree. Sh...

Elizabeth Mtonga

Board Member

A former Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) employee, with experience in tax administration, revenue collection, compliance and record management. She provides strong skills in organiz...

Lightson Kayira

Board Member

He formerly served as a community leader, where he played a key role in mobilising communities, promoting peace, and strengthening local governance structures. His experience in co...

Management

Ellen Muva

Accountant

Esau Phiri

Esau Phiri

Executive Director

Linord Kumwenda

Linord Kumwenda

Programs Manager

Mr. Linord Kumwenda serves as the Programs Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Transformative Community Development from Mzuzu University. His journey with LICEDO beg...

Support Team

Mercy Nkhoma