The people steering YASCON's mission — unified across national leadership and regional coordination.
A distinguished anthropologist and dedicated young conservation leader, and a prominent advocate for youth empowerment. His work focuses on harnessing youth leadership to drive conservation and promote sustainable development in Malawi. Through entrepreneurship, innovation, and research, Mwai aims to create opportunities for young people to thrive and realise their full potential.
IT Systems Engineer - national
Barlon Dzowa holds a BSc in Information Technology from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. He has experience in Systems Administration, Networking, database management and Python Scripting. He has led projects in network Infrastructure and IoT-based monitoring system, and is passionate about using technology to support conservation efforts across Malawi. He previously served as a conservation IT Technician at YASCON and successfully Implemented YASCON core IT Infrastructure projects.
Database Administrator - national
Bright Goliath is a passionate IT Professional holding a BSc in Management Information Systems from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. He has worked in the fields of Systems and Server Administration, Data Analysis and Software Development. He is a passionate Natural and Environmental Conservation Practitioner. He Previously served as a Conservation IT Technician at YASCON and Successfully Implemented YASCON core IT Infrastructure projects. Bright brings proven technical expertise and communication skills.
Regional Coordinator - southern
Bridget holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, majoring in Geography from the Catholic University of Malawi and a certificate in Introduction to Child Protection.She initially served as a Conservation Coordinator when she successfully led and implemented YASCON's conservation activities in the Southern region of Malawi.Bridget, a passionate and enthusiastic youth brings to the organisation proven communication, community mobilization, organisation, project management, leadership and coordination skills.
Regional Coordinator - eastern
Prince holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Extension from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He initially served as an Area Conservation Coordinator when he successfully led and implemented YASCON's conservation activities in the Eastern region of Malawi. Prince brings to the organisation proven community-based extension approaches, project management, leadership, communication and coordination skills.
Regional Coordinator - central
Chisomo holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Value Chain Agriculture from Mzuzu University. He initially served as a Conservation Coordinator when he successfully led and implemented YASCON's conservation activities in the central region of Malawi. Chisomo brings to the organisation proven community mobilization, organisation, project management, leadership and coordination skills.
Regional Coordinator - northern
Martha holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Development Studies from University of Livingstonia. Prior to joining YASCON, she worked as a Facilitator and Documentor for an Agro-ecology project under Chitipa District Council. Martha successfully led and implemented YASCON's conservation activities in the Northern region of Malawi as an Area Conservation Coordinator before being promoted to the current position.Martha brings to the organisation proven facilitation, community mobilization, organisation, project planning, leadership and coordination skills.
Media Relations Manager - national
John Mussa Witness holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. from Mzuzu University.John initially served as an Area Conservation Coordinator when he successfully led and implemented YASCON's conservation activities in Balaka district of Malawi.He brings to the organisation proven community-based extension approaches, project management, leadership, communication and coordination skills.
Public Relations & Events Manager - national
Salomy is a journalist who studied Bachelor's of Arts in Journalism from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences.She initially served as an Area Conservation Coordinator when he successfully led and implemented YASCON's conservation activities in Blantyre district of Malawi.Salomy brings to the organisation proven community-based extension approaches, leadership, communication and facilitation skills.