Leadership

Our Co-Founders & Directors

Leadership that brings together science education, community development, organizational management and environmental stewardship.

Novah Conservation Hub was founded on a shared vision of creating environmentally responsible communities through education, conservation, innovation and collaboration.

Co-Founder & Director

Nakyanzi Deborah

ndeborah@novahhub.org

Nakyanzi Deborah is a dedicated Science Educationist with a strong passion for environmental conservation, climate action and community transformation. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Education and has extensive experience in teaching Biology and Chemistry, equipping young people with scientific knowledge while fostering environmental awareness and responsible citizenship.

Her professional background in science education has enabled her to integrate environmental sustainability into education and promote practical solutions to ecological challenges. She believes education is a powerful tool for inspiring communities to protect natural resources, restore degraded ecosystems and build resilience against climate change.

As Co-Founder and Director of Novah Conservation Hub, Deborah provides strategic leadership in the design and implementation of conservation programmes, environmental research, climate change education, ecosystem restoration and institutional partnerships. Her vision is to nurture environmentally conscious communities that embrace innovation, stewardship and collective responsibility.

Co-Founder & Director

Paul Siya

paulsiya@novahhub.org

Paul Siya is an accomplished Arts Educationist, Human Resource Manager and community development practitioner with experience in leadership, organizational management and community mobilization. His background supports communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and human resource management.

He has a strong ability to mobilize communities, build partnerships and inspire collective action toward sustainable development. His community engagement experience supports work with local leaders, schools, government institutions, civil society organizations and development partners.

As Co-Founder and Director of Novah Conservation Hub, Paul leads community outreach, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnership development and organizational growth. He champions inclusive participation, particularly for youth and women, in environmental conservation, climate resilience, waste management and ecosystem restoration.

Shared leadership for practical change

The directors' complementary experience in science education, arts education, human resource management and community mobilization supports practical, community-driven responses to environmental challenges.