Leadership

Born and raised in Mpika, Muchinga Province, Zambia - Paul currently resides in Peabody, Massachusetts. Before becoming President in 2017, Paul served in a variety of positions, including Sports Chair and Men's Group Chair. As President, Paul hopes to utilize his personal qualities of ambition, generosity, and thoughtfulness to better provide services to the diaspora and to strengthen ZANE.

Chewa by tribe, Cecilia grew up in Lusaka, Zambia and now lives in Lowell, Massachusetts. Cecilia feels blessed to belong to ZANE, "an amazing community where people come together when there is a need.

A father and husband, Patrick has lived in the New England area since 2001, where he works in the foodservice management industry. Patrick joined ZANE leadership because he cares deeply about being a part of a solution and helping his community to grow and thrive in New England - our home away from home.

Aimee relocated to Brookline, Massachusetts after over five years abroad in Zambia and South Africa. Aimee joined ZANE to better connect with the culture and community of the diaspora. Aimee hopes to strengthen ZANE's outreach to new generations of Zambians and Zambian-Americans.

Mbita grew up in Chilenje South, Lusaka and currently resides in North Andover, Massachusetts, where she runs private practice providing mental health services to adults. Mbita hopes to grow ZANE's philanthropic activities supporting youth in Zambia.

Originally from Lusaka, Zambia, Athalia now resides in Lowell, Massachusetts where she works in the medical field. Athalia hopes to create unity among the Zambian diaspora through ZANE.

Born in the Kabwata neighborhood of Lusaka, Cheso now lives and works in Worcester, Massachusetts. Cheso is passionate about community organizing - for the past 15 years he's used sports to bring the African diaspora together.