Our Team

Maisha Outreach Therapy Organization operates in a decentralized management system for its project implementation work. This allow us to operate as a highly versatile core team and implement key activities as required.

Board of Directors

Prof. Pendo Mlay

Advisor

Professor Pendo is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and also the Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of KCMC...

Prof. Pendo Mlay

Advisor

Professor Pendo is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and also the Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of KCMC University Teaching Hospital. He has extensive experience practicing clinical medicine, formulating treatment guidelines, leading research projects, capacity building of local health care providers and has mentored and supervised hundreds of medical students and resident doctors.

Laura Boothby

Occupational Therapist

Laura is an Occupational Therapist with 8 years clinical experience in cultural settings such as the UK, Papua New Guinea, Malawi and Sierra Leone.She first volunteered with MOTO...

Laura Boothby

Occupational Therapist

Laura is an Occupational Therapist with 8 years clinical experience in cultural settings such as the UK, Papua New Guinea, Malawi and Sierra Leone. She first volunteered with MOTO in Malawi in 2017-18, as it aligned with her passion of creating sustainable and accessible rehabilitation services in low resource countries. She also capacity builds and leads a team of occupational therapy assistants, called Family Support Workers, at the World Hope International, in Sierra Leone.

Bart Geilen

Physiotherapist

Bart is a Dutch physiotherapist with a clinical interest in pediatrics and neurology. Combining the newest physiotherapy and Global Health insights he is here to support ...

Bart Geilen

Physiotherapist

Bart is a Dutch physiotherapist with a clinical interest in pediatrics and neurology. Combining the newest physiotherapy and Global Health insights, he is here to support MOTO and its beneficiaries to make a lasting impact. Bart has both European and African experience as he worked in Kilimanjaro remotely areas with Tanzanian therapists.

Issa Sube

Advisor

Issa has been actively involved with MOTO since its inception and is well-acquainted with the organization even before its official registration. With extensive expertise...

Issa Sube

Advisor

Issa has been actively involved with MOTO since its inception and is well-acquainted with the organization even before its official registration. With extensive expertise in accounting, finance and auditing he plays a critical role in advising us on financial compliance and regulatory matters. Issa has over ten years of experience in the accounting field, finance and project monitoring bringing valuable insights and knowledge to ensure our financial practices are aligned with industry local and international standards and regulations.

Sia Towo

Advisor

Sia Towo is the Managing Director of Femme International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing menstrual and sexual reproductive health ...

Sia Towo

Advisor

Sia Towo is the Managing Director of Femme International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing menstrual and sexual reproductive health (MSRH) education, research, and product distribution across East Africa. With nearly eight years of experience working with grassroots organizations, particularly those focused on marginalized groups, she brings a deep understanding of the complexities involved in such efforts. Sia aspires to effect meaningful change in education and health policy to enhance menstrual health and advance gender equality in Tanzania. As an emerging pan-African leader and a founder of Smile Mums Initiative, she is committed to addressing barriers to women's rights development throughout Africa. Her extensive experience and dedication are invaluable assets to MOTO.

Staff Members

Judy Freeman

Executive Director

Judy is a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with experience across physical and mental health sectors. Judy previously worked in Tanzania for an international...

Judy Freeman

Executive Director

Judy is a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with experience across physical and mental health sectors. Judy previously worked in Tanzania for an international development organisation and is a founding member of MOTO. Judy is of East-African and British origins and is passionate about access to healthcare in East Africa.

Johnson Dickson

Country Director

Johnson is from the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania, which is currently the home of MOTO. He has extensive knowledge and skills in Community and International Development...

Johnson Dickson

Country Director

Johnson is from the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania, which is currently the home of MOTO. He has extensive knowledge and skills in Community and International Development Projects, having taken part in and led various Youth, Education and Health Programmes in Tanzania with both International and Local Organizations. Johnson is also a founding member of MOTO with his local expertise and optimism puts the “moto” (fire) in MOTO.

Aika Wilfred

Occupational Therapist

Aika joins MOTO as an Occupational Therapist. With her ability to facilitate different responsibilities brings energy to the organization. Aika worked with KCMC Hospital, Muhimbili National...

Aika Wilfred

Occupational Therapist

Aika joins MOTO as an Occupational Therapist. With her ability to facilitate different responsibilities brings energy to the organization. Aika worked with KCMC Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital, and different organizations as Occupational Therapist in different units like Paediatrics, Adult, and Psychiatry departments. Her commitment triggers the desire of continued working for vulnerable people, especially those with disabilities.

Issa Kipacha

Accountant

Issa holds a BSc. in Accounting and Finance from Ardhi University. He is among the few certified Onyx ERP users in Tanzania with solid analytical finance skills. He has an extensive...

Issa Kipacha

Accountant

Issa holds a BSc. in Accounting and Finance from Ardhi University. He is among the few certified Onyx ERP users in Tanzania with solid analytical finance skills. He has an extensive background in financial analysis, accounting, and auditing as well as managing donor-funded projects like UKAID and GIZ. As he has worked with reputable organizations since 2017, having him in a team, all our organization’s financial compliances are solved.

Sweet Bazil

Occupational Therapist

Sweety Bazil is an Occupational Therapist who joined MOTO in 2022. With her expertise and experience, she brings a dynamic energy to the team and significantly contributes...

Sweet Bazil

Occupational Therapist

Sweety Bazil is an Occupational Therapist who joined MOTO in 2022. With her expertise and experience, she brings a dynamic energy to the team and significantly contributes to our rehabilitation community work. A graduate of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC), Sweety is dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities through rehabilitation. Her commitment to this important work is invaluable, and we are proud to have her as an integral part of our team.

Alex Patrick

Physiotherapist

Alex is a dedicated physiotherapist who graduated from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC). At MOTO, he brings energy, diligence, and a collaborative spirit...

Alex Patrick

Physiotherapist

Alex is a dedicated physiotherapist who graduated from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC). At MOTO, he brings energy, diligence, and a collaborative spirit to the team, eagerly embracing opportunities for growth as a fundamental aspect of his professional journey. With extensive experience in clinical practice across pediatric care, medical rehabilitation, orthopaedics, trauma, and surgery, Alex is committed to delivering high-quality care and contributing positively to the team's efforts.

Cat Telford

Communications

Cat has over 10 years of experience in events and digital marketing. She currently specializes in developing communication and marketing strategies, along with...

Cat Telford

Communications

Cat has over 10 years of experience in events and digital marketing. She currently specializes in developing communication and marketing strategies, along with managing earned, owned, and paid media for diverse businesses worldwide, from the UK to New Zealand. Cat is an invaluable asset to MOTO, and we are proud to have her on our team.

Goodluck Kimaro

Wheelchair Technician

Goodluck has been designing assistive devices like wheelchairs for seven years, collaborating with both international and local organisations. During...

Goodluck Kimaro

Wheelchair Technician

Goodluck has been designing assistive devices like wheelchairs for seven years, collaborating with both international and local organisations. During his time, he has successfully created over a thousand assistive devices. He has also participated in training programs at the Tanzania Training Centre for Orthopaedic Technologists (TATCOT). We are proud to have him as a valuable member of our team.

Esther Kinya

Social Media

Esther joined the MOTO team in February 2024 to enhance our communications and social media presence. With a strong background in social media...

Esther Kinya

Social Media

Esther joined the MOTO team in February 2024 to enhance our communications and social media presence. With a strong background in social media management and her ongoing studies in Occupational Therapy in Kenya, Esther is dedicated to expanding MOTO's global profile. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to her contributions in increasing awareness of our mission and initiatives.

Skillshare Volunteers

Stu Nicholson

Physiotherapist

Stu has been a physiotherapist for 10 years and has worked in community rehabilitation for the majority of his career. He currently works as a First Contact ...

Stu Nicholson

Physiotherapist

Stu has been a physiotherapist for 10 years and has worked in community rehabilitation for the majority of his career. He currently works as a First Contact Physiotherapist in a doctors surgery seeing patients with musculoskeletal conditions as well as leading the surgery's Frailty service.

Justin Boulos

Occupational Therapist

Justin is an experienced Occupational Therapist with eight years of experience specializing in seating and mobility/wheelchair prescription. He sees clients of all ages. ..

Justin Boulos

Occupational Therapist

Justin is an experienced Occupational Therapist with eight years of experience specializing in seating and mobility/wheelchair prescription. He sees clients of all ages with many disabilities and functions. A large part of his career has been providing expert guidance in seating and mobility. His skill set is taking complex concepts and breaking them down into easy-to-understand language for people to understand. His training and knowledge sharing have extended beyond his colleagues and include training individuals in other organizations. He has also started a free education content page on Instagram (@WheelieWorx) to empower other therapists to make lasting impacts on the lives of those in need. He is looking forward to sharing this knowledge with communities in need to ensure best practices with the resources available to us.

Laura van Gemert

Physiotherapist

I’m Laura van Gemert, and I'm from the Netherlands. In 2013, I started studying physiotherapy in the Netherlands. During my education, I did internships at various places...

Laura van Gemert

Physiotherapist

I’m Laura van Gemert, and I'm from the Netherlands. In 2013, I started studying physiotherapy in the Netherlands. During my education, I did internships at various places: two internships in a first-line regular physio practice, one in a rehabilitation department of lung and heart disorders, and I went to Portugal for five months to do an internship at ‘Sporting Lisbon Indoor Football Woman”.

In 2017 I graduated as physiotherapist. Since then, I have been working in a first-line regular physio practice, “Schyns”, in Maastricht in the Netherlands. During my studies, I followed several courses: massage, taping and ultrasound of the hand and the wrist. After I graduated, I completed a course in ‘Hand-Therapy’ that I finish in 2022. Back home, I see many patients of all ages, with muscular, tendons and orthopaedic problems.

Together, we draw up a treatment plan, to reduce the complains of the patient. It has always been a dream of mine to do volunteer work as a physiotherapist. I think it is a beautiful thing if you can help other people who can’t afford the basics of medical care. I think the best gift is the smile on people’s faces when you can help them. I hope with this skillshare project, I can help MOTO, and we can share some skills.

Our Story

MOTO was founded in November 2016, by an empathetic group of friends who wanted to make a real difference The spark of inspiration came from a lecture Judy Freeman…

Our strategy at MOTO to make an impactful change is simple. We aim to build a solid foundation for change, then connect the right people to those in need …

To advocate for and alongside people living with disability, long-term conditions (Both acquired and non-acquired), and other vulnerable and marginalise. We aim to make …

Our Team

Board of Directors

Prof. Pendo Mlay

Laura Boothby

Bart Geilen

Issa Sube

Sia Towo

Staff Members

Judy Freeman

Johnson Dickson

Aika Wilfred

Issa Kipacha

Sweet Bazil

Alex Patrick

Cat Telford

Goodluck Kimaro

Esther Kinya

Skillshare Volunteers

Stu Nicholson

Justin Boulos

Laura van Gemert

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