Mary Muroski, the founder of the Children’s Legacy Partnership, has been an advocate for children’s issues for over 40 years. Having worked in various settings that promote the safety, well-being, and education of children, Mary is a teacher and instructional coach. She is also an entrepreneur who has owned several businesses.

Mary actively volunteers with the 52 Kids Foundation in Uganda, and the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. With experience in both private and public institutions, Mary now brings her passion for helping children worldwide to the foundation. Mary has two grown daughters and lives with her husband in Hinesburg, Vermont. She enjoys travel, biking, golf, and reading.

Sean Fleming, originally from Long Island, New York, has extensive experience working directly with U.S. Department of State Public Affairs, and host nation government officials during post-conflict stabilization, and reconstruction abroad. Sean earned a Bachelor of Science from Post University and possesses a working knowledge of the Arabic language, and Middle Eastern culture. He enjoys running, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Colleen Brady has been a primary school teacher for 34 years. She is especially interested in developing the principles of Growth Mindset in her students and encouraging project based learning in her classroom.

She has been actively involved in the 52 Kids foundation for 8 years and has traveled to Uganda 7 times to support the work of the foundation. This international connection has provided a powerful context for her family life, as well as her work with students. She is the mother of 2 adult daughters and very much looking forward to soon becoming a grandmother. In her spare time, she likes to travel, sew, listen to live music, bike, hike, and sail.

Rolf Kielman lives with his wife Stevie in Hinesburg, Vermont. He was born in The Hague, the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada at the age of six. Subsequently he settled in Vermont. He remains a citizen of the Netherlands, Canada and the United States. Rolf has practiced architecture for the past 40 years. He is a partner with the Burlington, Vermont firm of TruexCullins, Architects.

His design work ranges from public buildings, urban planning and private residential structures. Rolf serves on various volunteer and not for profit organizations. He is a member of the Hinesburg Planning Commission and the Hinesburg Development Review Board. He is a Board Member of the Fleming Museum of Art and is active with the 52 Kids Foundation, Burlington City Arts, the Committee on Temporary Shelter and the Howard Center Curling Challenge.

Namuwanga Hilda is our lead program coordinator in Uganda, overseeing our Girls’ Vocational Center programs, supporting our community outreach projects, and liaising with the community business and savings groups. With a Bachelor’s degree in public administration and management from St. Lawrence University in Uganda, Hilda’s knowledge and experience have been a great fit for CLP! She also completed a certificate in organizational behavior from Makland Institute.  She has previously worked for other organizations such as Ten Mangoes and Grace for Mothers in Mbarra.  With Kamuli District having the second highest rate of teen pregnancy and child marriages in the country, Hilda sees our programs as critical to breaking the cycle of poverty.  She says it’s our focus on helping teen mothers and children that drew her to working with us. Hilda says, “It’s very difficult when you are out in the communities to see children who have no hope of getting an education, but your hands are tied. I joined CLP so that I could be an advocate.” Hilda lives in Kamuli town with her eight-year-old daughter.

Dhizaala Betty received her bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration from Kampala international University, in Kampala, Uganda. She then worked with Uwezo in Uganga, and Shield of Faith, supporting community empowerment in Jinja. Betty now works as the coordinator for KAPIDA, (the Kamuli Area Peoples Integral Development Association) which was started by her late mother Dhizaala Josephine. Betty worked with her mother for many years in the field as a social worker supporting women in Kamuli, Uganda. Betty works as an advisor to CLP to help realize the shared goals with KAPIDA of supporting women and children. Betty brings her expertise in many areas to our programs. She runs workshops on reproductive health, social justice, and womens’ economic empowerment. Betty has two daughters and lives in Jinja.

Waiswa Aminsi is our videographer, photographer, and general IT coordinator in Uganda. Aminsi was a beneficiary of the 52 Kids Foundation, and upon completing his secondary education, he attended film school in Kampala. Aminsi returned to Kamuli and started his own business, Adam Filmz. He has grown his business in filming introductions and wedding videos, as well as other special events. Aminsi coordinates many of our Bridge to Success projects, including procuring medical equipment, food relief, household supplies, building materials, and much more. He also serves on the board of the 52K Rural Development Fund which carries on the work of the 52 Kids Foundation by supporting the past beneficiaries with development loans.  Aminsi is a strong advocate for those most in need in the communities. He has incredible determination and a strong sense of responsibility to help others. Aminsi lives in Kamuli town with his wife Doreen, and his one-year-old daughter Areena.

Alibonaki Proscovia is a graduate in public administration and management. Prossy serves as an advisor and resource person for the Children's Legacy Partnership Foundation. She has seven years experience as a social worker and has volunteered with the 52 Kids Foundation, NUWODO (National Union of Women with Disabilities), and the University of Vermont nursing program. She also is a project assistant for KAPIDA (Kamuli people's Integral Development Association), our partner organization in Kamuli, Uganda. Prossy coordinates our U.S. to Uganda student virtual workshops and exchanges. She loves working and integrating with local communities and empowering fellow women. Prossy lives in Kamuli, Uganda with her son. She enjoys reading, adventuring and music.