Our Board
Our advisory board includes experts in law, education, social work, and nonprofit leadership, offering guidance and accountability to ensure that our programs are effective, inclusive, and impactful.
Volunteers & Youth Ambassadors
We are proud to work alongside a diverse group of volunteers, students, and community ambassadors who bring fresh ideas, passion, and energy to every project. They are the heartbeat of our mission.
We are Next Gen Arise: empowering youths through education and inspiring a new wave of civic and human rights leadership.
Our Team
JOSEPH WILLIAMS-PRESIDENT
Joseph is a licensed pilot and engineer with a growing passion for tutoring and mentoring college students. He firmly believes in the transformative power of education. Guided by a heart for service, Joseph has made it his personal mission to use his skills and experience to empower those around him. He approaches every challenge with curiosity, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As president of Next Gen Arise, Joseph is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission by equipping young people with human rights education. He seeks to inspire the next generation to think critically, advocate for justice, and help create a future where equality, dignity, and opportunity are accessible to all.
ANNAROSE HAYATA- VICE PRESIDENT
Annarose Hayata is a dedicated Tanzanian legal professional with more than eleven years of judicial service. She currently serves as a District Court Magistrate Judge, where she presides over a wide range of cases and is recognized for her commitment to fairness, access to justice, and the rule of law. Beyond her judicial responsibilities, Annarose has also worked as a legal officer at MIMA Law Associates, providing legal counsel, advocacy, and client representation. She is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics within the judiciary while mentoring the next generation of legal professionals. Looking ahead, she aspires to expand her impact through leadership, judicial reform, and greater involvement in international collaborations that advance human rights and strengthen the rule of law in Tanzania and beyond.
HENRY CHIBUIKE UGWU- DIRECTOR
Henry is a lawyer with a robust international and domestic legal background. He holds a Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and an LLM in International and European Law with a focus on Human Rights and Migration from Radboud University.
Henry has served in diverse legal roles, including internships at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, humanitarian legal aid work in Greece, and senior associate counsel positions in Nigeria. He has contributed to human rights enforcement, police accountability initiatives, and legal scholarship on transnational corporate accountability and violent non-state actors. Outside the law, he enjoys sports, music, and exploring history.
SOPHIA C. CHIMA -FOUNDER
Sophia Chima is the founder of Next Gen Arise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing human rights and civic education for students and communities worldwide. With a background in law, she brings deep expertise in justice, equity, and human dignity to her work.
Sophia’s vision for Next Gen Arise is to empower middle school, high school, and college students, as well as the broader public, with the knowledge and courage to stand up for human rights. Passionate about equity, accessibility, and global solidarity, Sophia believes that education is one of the most powerful tools to inspire positive change. Her work bridges local and global conversations, helping communities understand their rights and responsibilities in building a fairer, more inclusive society.
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