Our Board
BISHOP PATRICK GLOVER
Is the free state diocesan bishop of the Anglican church. He has an M.A. From oxford university, and is archbishop Thabo Mokgoba’s assistant as the dean of the province of southern Africa.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Chairman
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
as Mosmaria is part of the diocese. Bishop paddy coordinates its vision within that of the diocese.
MR. BRUCE HARRISON
Is an accountant who is the Diocesan Administrator in the Free State Anglican Diocese.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Treasurer
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a financial expert who produces the monthly and annual financial statement for Mosamaria
BISHOP TOM STANAGE
Has retired in Bloemfontein. He is the first Bishop to have the foresight in the mid 1980’s to address the looming HIV pandemic in Southern Africa ,He has been advocating for twenty years for churches to stop stigmatizing People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), and for care and support for PLWHA.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Visionary
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a person passionate about care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS
REV. SIMON AIKEN
Has an M.A. from Oxford University and is studying for his doctorate in ethnic music and theology at UFS. He is the Sub-Dean of the Bloemfontein Anglican Cathedral.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
member of the executive Committee
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a link with Diocese of Blackburn and potential funders as well as offering great support and assistance to the Diocesan Coordinator.
MME FLORINA TLADI
Is the Senior Counsellor at New Start and is elected to serve on the Board to represent the New Start Staff. She grew up in Lesotho, and has a wealth of experience in community service, having worked for St. Nicolas Hospice for many years.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
New Start Staff representative
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a project leader in the field of VCCT
REV. DINTOE LETLOENYANE
Is a long serving priest in the Anglican Diocese of the Free State, and the Mosamaria Chaplain.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Member
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
Anglican Priest
MR. ISAAC FILITA
Is the competent manager of the Botshabelo projects, and has extensive experience in community development work having worked for SANTA and TEBA before he joined Mosamaria in 2006.
ROLE OF THE BOARD:
Staff representative from Botshabelo
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a project mangager in the field
MME TSHIDI LEHASA
She is elected to represent the Mosamaria OVC Project Staff in Bloemfontein. She is well-loved by children, and leads the OVC Support Group in Sejake.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Representative of the Mosamaria Bloemfontein staff
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a project leader in the field of OVC
MR. JOHN ANDERSON
A well respected attorney and partner in a successful law practice in Bloemfontein. He has served in many positions including Chairman of the Free State Law Society.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Member
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a legal expert and the Diocesan Registrar
MR. D.R. TLHOMELANG
Is a high ranking official at Bloem Water and a respected leader in his community in Thaba Nchu- as well as Bloem Water service area.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Member
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a public relations expert
MME KABELO MAKHETHA
Spent most of her working life abroad working for the United Nations in places like Serbia, Liberia and Afghanistan. She is a qualified attorney and has settled in Bloemfontein for her retirement.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Chairperson of the Executive Committee
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As an expert in international organizations.
MR. ABIE LEBEKO
Is a regional manager of Metropolitan life Assurance in Bloemfontein and a respected leader in his home community in Welkom.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Member
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
A successful businessman
MR. AZAEL LESOETSA
Has a Masters degree in Education and has retired from a very successful career in the Dept. of Education as a school Inspector and Manager. He is a respected father figure to his whole Manyatseng community in Ladybrand.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Secretary
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As an expert on children and their education and needs.
DR. ELLEN BLEKIE
Has retired from many years as a very successful doctor in Private Practice in Thaba Nchu. She has served on the international council of the YWCA, the national council of SANTA and has been nominated for many awards as a community builder.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Vice Chairperson and member of the executive Committee.
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a very experienced and knowledgeable doctor.
MME ELLY KEW
Is a qualified teacher with years of experience in community development project management. She is now the provincial coordinator of CARE SA- Lesotho.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Member of the executive Committee.
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As an expert in community development projects and working with international funders.
MME TRUDIE HARRISON
has been a community builder for over 35 years in the fields of Land Reform Support and Health Education.
ROLE ON THE BOARD:
Manager of Mosamaria
PARTICULAR CONTRIBUTION:
As a Sesotho speaker with a passion for advocating for support and care for people living with HIV/AIDS, and capable project director.
