Local leadership. Global commitment.

Zara's Center’s work is powered by staff in Zimbabwe and advocates around the world who share a commitment to children.

Guiding the mission

  • Lesley Goldwasser

    Founder & Board Chair

  • Deborah Briggs

    Executive Director, PG Family Foundation

  • Nicolle Nyariri

    U.S. Program Director

  • Temba Mkhosana

    Executive Director, Zimbabwe

Program Coordinators

  • Angeline Moyo – Beadwork Instructor & Program Support

  • Cornelius Zhou – Piano & Music Skills Instructor

  • Dibalo – Gardens

  • Ennet Mutasa – Dance & Drama Instructor

  • Gayle Mhlophe – Computer Coordinator & Instructor

  • Rebecca Gopito – Assistant Nutritionist & Group A Instructor

  • Philani – Agriculture

  • Siniko Ndhlovu – Field Officer

  • Tenia Mathe – Housekeeping & Hygiene

  • Vusani C. Vuma – Marimba, Music & Dance Instructor

Global Advocates

  • Barry Patterson

  • Caron Sapire

  • Colin Sapire

  • Dalia Cohen

  • Dirk Goldwasser

  • Fred Terrell

  • Jonathan Plutzik

  • Norman Mangena

  • Palesa Sansole

  • Sipiwe Sibanda Anderson

  • Tapiwa Chizana

  • Tawanda Chiurayi