Meet Our Team

Francoise Mbabazi
Founder
Francoise Mbabazi is a human rights activist and community leader with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and policy advocacy. Of Rwandan origin and raised in Uganda, she champions education equity, women’s empowerment, and social justice. A former senior program officer at the Colorado Trust, she holds degrees from Arizona State University and USIU Nairobi, and is a strong advocate against skin bleaching.

Melissa Traynham
Director of Operations and MSG Partner!
Melissa Traynham is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 17 years of experience in operations, fundraising, and program development across healthcare and humanitarian sectors. A dedicated volunteer turned partner at My Skin Global, she brings deep alignment with the organization’s mission. Now based in Maine after 13 years in Colorado, Melissa is passionate about community, nature, and meaningful connection.

Yehoyada
Yehoyada is a healthcare professional with years of experience supporting people with chronic conditions, currently working at Janssen Biotech to serve those living with HIV in Northern California. Of Rwandan descent and raised in the DRC, he holds a Master’s in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco. A passionate human rights advocate, he opposes skin bleaching and supports vulnerable communities through MySkinGlobal, USRCA, and Sonoma State University’s Holocaust and Genocide Studies Alliance. He lives in the U.S. with his family and enjoys reading, public speaking, and travel.
Our Board Members

Charles Musiba
Charles Musiba, PhD, is a Tanzanian-born associate professor of biological anthropology at the University of Colorado Denver. Educated across Europe and the U.S., he focuses on prehistoric studies and promotes global access to paleoanthropological resources through education and cultural exchange. He also serves on the board of ASAP, supporting school development in Tanzania.

George Deriso
George Deriso is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and consultant with global experience across startups and major firms like AT&T, Apple, and Gartner. He has founded or led eight tech ventures and worked extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. George teaches at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business and serves on several advisory boards, including the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship and ETown.

Laura Deluca
Laura DeLuca is a Teaching Assistant Professor at CU Boulder specializing in cross-cultural sustainable development, ethnographic fieldwork, and community-based peacebuilding in Africa. Her work spans multiple countries, including Kenya, South Sudan, and Rwanda, and she has also studied Gross National Happiness in Bhutan. She co-authored Lost Girl Found, a fictional ethnography on conflict and gendered migration in Sudan, and has contributed to scholarly works on peacebuilding in Africa.

Dr. Asia Lyon
Dr. Asia Lyons is the founder of Lyons Educational Consulting, which partners with schools and communities to foster inclusive environments that support youth self-actualization. A former K–12 educator and adjunct professor, she has worked extensively to close access gaps for Black children and children of color in Denver. Her research explores how racism-related stress affects Black educators and their families. She co-leads the Black Educator Wellness Cohort and co-hosts The Exit Interview, a podcast amplifying the voices of former Black educators.

Charles Msilanga
Charles is a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, coach, and youth leader from Mombasa, Kenya. He is the founder and CEO of Personal and Corporate Development Company, specializing in leadership and public speaking training. A youth representative at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he is also an alumnus of YALI, Watson Institute, and the Caux Scholars Program. Charles is passionate about helping people realize their full potential and live purpose-driven lives.