DR Magolanga Shagembe PhD

President

Lecturer, researcher, and consultant in social thought and behaviour, child and adolescent development and learning, domestic workers' lived experiences, mental health and psychosocial well-being, the application of statistics in psychology, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services. Shagembe is also a certified national master trainer in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services in Tanzania, serves in different leadership positions such as being the current president of the Tanzanian Psychological Association (TAPA), Deputy Secretary General of the National Technical Working Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services in Tanzania, and the Managing Editor of the Journal of Population Studies and Development Studies.

Mr. GEORGE B. CHACHA

Vice President

Mr. George B. Chacha is a Counselling Psychologist based in Dar es Salaam with over five years of experience in psychosocial support, counselling, crisis intervention, and workplace mental health. He specializes in designing and implementing structured mental health programs for students, corporate teams, entrepreneurs, and vulnerable communities. As an active leader within the Tanzania Psychological Association (TAPA), he contributes to advancing professional standards and national mental health advocacy. A dynamic trainer and speaker, he has facilitated high-impact workshops and conferences, strengthening institutional capacity and promoting evidence-based psychological practice across diverse settings.

Mr. BARNABAS M. NKINGA

Secretary General

Barnabas Nkinga: Wellness coach, Psychologist and Founder of Tanzania Counseling Academy, and a force for youth empowerment in Tanzania. Secretary General AT TAPA

Mr. ALBANO S. MICHAEL

Deputy Secretary General

Mr. Albano S. Michael is a Tanzanian Psychologist serves as Deputy Secretary General of the Tanzanian Psychological Association (TAPA). also Working at PRIMETEL CLINIC Company LTD in MONDULI - ARUSHA. He practices CBT and DBT therapies, with a special focus Depressive Disorders Specifically Depression . Albano is also an author, counsellor, corporate trainer, He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Dar es Salaam and completed a post-mentorship program under the International Learning Partner Program (ILPP), collaborating with global experts including Dr. Eva Feindler of Long Island University (LIU) which targeted CBT and DBT therapies, with a special focus Depressive Disorders Renowned for his public engagement, Albano advocates for mental health, personal growth, relationships, and spiritual development across Tanzania.

Ms. MONICA NGATUNI

Treasurer

Occupational Therapist Assistant · Josephian Schools Mbezi Beach A confident, dedicated and organized professional administrator and psychologist/counselor with experience in hospital, office with reception and customer care .

Dr. UPENDO BISWALO PhD

STRATEGIC AND PARTINERSHIP

Dr. Upendo Paul Biswalo, PhD PhD in Education (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand) Master of Education in Child Study (Smith College, Massachusetts, USA) BA with Education (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Mr. Saldin H. Kimangale

Internationalization

Saldin H. Kimangale, ( BEGC, MSc. Clinical Psychology), a practicing clinical psychologist residing in Dar es Salaam – Tanzania. Interested in Early Childhood Adversities and Trauma. Saldin is advocating for child protection, School Health Program and Climate change. Currently, he is coordinating a Clinical supervision and mentorship program between Tanzania Psychological Association (TAPA) members and U.S Colleagues.

NEMAELI MOSHA

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

STUDENT AT IRINGA UNIVERSITY (UoI)

Mr. Isaac Lema

Ethics Chair

Isaac Lema is a clinical psychologist and assistant lecturer at Muhimbili University, working to train community counselors for mental health.

Dr. MUSTAFA ALMASI PhD

Research Coordinator

Mustapha Almasi currently works at the Department of Education, Mzumbe University (MU). Mustapha does research in Educational Technology, Teacher Education and Teaching , Psychology of Learning, Social Psychology, Blended Learning and Counselling Psychology. His current projects are 'Motivational Factors in Blended Learning Environments', Cognitive Presence and Community of Learning in BL courses in Tanzanian Universities.

Ms. OSTELA MFUSE

Public Relations Officer

Ostela Mfuse is a known individual in Tanzania, primarily associated with the field of psychology and public health advocacy. Profession: She is identified as a psychologist and the Public Relations Officer for the Tanzania Psychological Association (TAPA). Advocacy: She has been a prominent voice in mental health and suicide prevention awareness campaigns in Tanzania, emphasizing community support and education. Other affiliations: She is also listed as an Ambassador at an organization called VIBRA