Jim Ferguson Biodata
Worked as a teacher, teacher educator, director and educational consultant for over 40 years before retiring in 2012. Held various university and British Council posts in Africa, South and North America and Europe before returning to Ireland in 1994 to take up the post of CEO of the Advisory Council for English Language Schools. Held this position with the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) from 2010 to 2012. Following retirement spent one year as an advisor on Education for All (EFA) with the Ministry of Education in Ethiopia as a volunteer with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) and subsequently did short term placements with VSO and Global Campaign for Education (GCE) in Mozambique, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
Dr Jeff Luande
Dr Jeff Luande is a consultant oncologist in Tanzania by profession but also a writer on cancer realated illnesses.
He is one of the founders of the Ocean road treatment facility in Dar es salaam Tanzania together with Dr Henschke of the United States of America.
He is regarded as the top authority on the issue of skin cancer since 1978, an issue affecting a great number of the country’s albino population.
Sonya Curley
Sonya has been delivering projects across all areas of technology since she began her career with Harvey Nash (formerly known as Rescon) in 1997. She advanced to become Managing Director of Harvey Nash Ireland in 2007; this provided the opportunity to develop deep strategic partnerships and a wider service to her client base from multinational to SMEs spanning across all sectors. Her role has given her unique insight into the local labour market and wider European economy over the past two decades. Sonya is passionate about workplace Diversity & Inclusion and actively works to promote greater diversity in the Talent Acquisition Process.
Sonya earned a BA (Hons) Degree in Economics and Computer Science from University College Cork as well as a Diploma in Strategy from University College Dublin.
She enjoys running, traveling and supporting her two sons’ sports clubs. Sonya also regularly gives back to the local community through programs such as ALONE and Junior Achievement.
Her success within the technology sector, knowledge of the economy, and refined leadership skills ensures that she will without a doubt be an invaluable contribution to the board of the Tanzanian Chamber of Commerce Ireland.
Management
TCCIE has a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure world class service is delivered to our partners, members and clients.
Mrs Edna Lyatuu Hogan
Co-Founder, & CEO, The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Ireland / Europe (TCCIE)
The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Ireland/ Europe (TCCIE) was co-founded by Mrs Edna Lyatuu Hogan. Edna remains a key consultant on all Africa related affairs, particularly business and trade relations between Africa and Europe, and Diversity, Inclusion and Multiculturalism.
Edna was educated at UCD - University College Dublin and the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
She has a varied expertise in Recruitment, Management, Banking, Charity and Media Sectors, experience gained in Ireland and Africa.
Edna is also a Published Poet, and an Inspirational Speaker.
Mr. Richard Gibney
Project Director-Europe
Richard is an award-winning short story writer. Richard’s fiction has appeared in the US- based Best New Writing and on RTE Radio.
Richard has over a decade of experience in eLearning and technical writing related roles, and decades more in writing part-time. He freelance edits in a variety of fields, including the academic and fiction sectors. Richard has BA(Hons) in Literature from UCD-University College Dublin.
Contact Richard directly at info@tccireland.org
Mr. Menelick Erick
Programme Director – Africa
Menelick is our programme Manager for the TCCIE in Africa. He has vast experience working with international organizations.
He has a BA (Hons) degree in Business and Law from Griffith College in Dublin, Rep of Ireland.
Menelick’s professional experience ranges from IT Business Consultation, Logistics and Transportation , Charity Volunteer Coordinator to Business Development Manager Level.
Contact Menelick directly at info@tccireland.org
Irene
Partnerships Manager – Africa
Irene has great management experience gained from her tenure in the hospitality sector in Tanzania.
She has been working at our company for 3 years now.
She is in charge of our African Partnerships and International Students Recruitment Programme
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054
Leah
Partnerships Manager – Europe/Global
Irish/EU Educational Institutions and Companies
Leah is a lady with a can do attitude.
Leah has been working at our company for nearly 5 years now.
She is in charge of our EU/Global Partnerships and International Students Recruitment Programme in Europe/Global.
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054
Seb
Education and Visa Support Officer
Seb brings 3 years of experience working and supervising the youth in Ireland and USA.
He holds a BA (Hons) in Business from IADT in Dublin, Rep of Ireland
Great guy, full of energy and excellent people's skills.
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054
Karl
Accomodation Officer
Karl has over 4 years experience working for a number of companies in Ireland such as UCD, HSE and Accenture.
He has great experience interacting with people of different cultural backgrounds and this makes him a great asset to our company when it comes to engaging with landlords and host families in Ireland trying to sort accomodation for our International students and professionals.
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054
Julie
Student Wellbeing Support Manager
Julie has excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with children and the youth both in Ireland and Africa.
She has great prior experience in Public health and mental wellbeing gained from her work with HSE and Google
She holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from UL in Rep of Ireland.
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054
Derek
Accountant
The man with a great numerical mind.
Derek is a chartered accountant with ACA in Ireland.
He has been in charge of our accounts since we were established.
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054
Eng. M. W. Lyatuu
IT & Marketing Consultant - Africa.
Winston is our Technical & Marketing Consultant. He has been with us for 4 years.
He loves the selling aspect of his job and also solving difficult technical issues that he faces at his job from time time.
Email: info@tccireland.org & tanzaniachambereurope@gmail.com
Mob/WhatsApp: +255654160969 / +353894616871 / +353861560054