Our team consists of creative minds with different backgrounds, nationalities and personalities dedicated to social impact. This combination makes it a strong, dynamic, well-rounded team.
The Impact team has consistent knowledge, academic and professional background, in sustainability and social impact, while the Media team has experience from photography to film production in every detailed strategic, technical, and visual aspect. Our Marketing team is always up to date with the latest trends and loves to combine creativity and communication to create compelling stories for the movement towards sustainability and social impact.
We combine creative thinking with social impact to make a genuine difference in the world.
The Marula Team
Ludivine Berouard | CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Ludivine is an International Business Administration bachelor graduate from Erasmus University Rotterdam and is currently completing her masters of Sustainability and Social Innovation at HEC Business Paris. She manages the urban youth projects.
Karen Byara | Impact Manager
Policies & Impact Programs Coordinator
Karen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a major in Public Relations from Uganda Christian University. She is currently concluding her master studies in Global Development Studies abroad and supporting the Marula team remotely. Karen handles the impact projects and policies.
Heddwyn Kyambadde I COO
Chief Operations Officer
Heddwyn is a graduate of Biola University in Cinema and Media Arts with over 8 years of experience in Creative Directing around East Africa. He is extremely passionate about telling African stories and has a thirst for cinema.
Davis Aturebire | Impact Assistant
Social Business Association & Marula Youth Alumni Coordinator
Davis has a Bachelor Degree in Governance and International Relations from the Uganda Christian University. Davis coordinates the association activities, acts as a contact person for local students, and is currently developing the newly founded Marula Youth Alumni Group.
Irene Achede I Finance
Bookkeeper & Administration
Irene graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Accounting from Makerere University Business School. She is currently pursuing her qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Irene handles bookkeeping, accounting, team management and office management roles of Marula.
Aron Gooris | Media Manager
Creative Filmmaker & Editor
Aron is a graduate from the University of Arts Utrecht (HKU). His graduate documentary about the refugees in Uganda made him fall in love with the country and portraying Africa in a positive light. As the main cinematographer, he oversees the creative team, and works on client based projects and documentaries.
Brian Were | Media Assistant
Creative Filmmaker & Editor
Brian has been always fascinated about storytelling which has given him the opportunity to evolve from painting to film. Documenting stories and using them to create solutions to create a positive impact on societies on global scale has always been his passion.
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Naava Gladys | Marketing Manager
Marketeer & Content Creator
Naava graduated in BA Journalism & Communications at Makerere University. Naava is passionate about seeing this generation live meaningful and purposeful lives, as well as all things marketing! As a blog writer, podcaster, editor, and script writer, she works on content creation.
Gloria Biasion | Marketing Assistant
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Gloria is currently researching about CSR stakeholder engagement within Marula in order to conclude her MA in Communication at Católica Lisbon. She is supporting the team in developing innovative strategies, but also in creating websites, and designing reports.
