DISCOVER TALALA AFRICA:
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

We believe in the power of community and the importance of working together to achieve our goals. At Talala Africa, we empower individuals and communities to create lasting change. Explore our website to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Key Activities:

School Refractive Error Services: Conducting vision screenings for students to address refractive errors early.

Community Eye Health Outreach: Providing essential eye health services and raising awareness in rural and underserved communities.

Training Initiatives: Facilitating training programs for health workers in collaboration with optometrists and other partners.

Support for Healthcare Facilities:

Collecting and shipping donated eye care equipment from the United States to Zambia.

Supporting training clinics with resources like retinoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, and diagnostic equipment.

Empower Talala Africa

Join us in empowering individuals and communities through your generous donation to Talala Africa. Together, we can create positive change! Your donation will help us provide crucial services to those in need. Every dollar counts in our efforts to make a positive impact in African communities.

MEET OUR TEAM: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Brad Biesinger

Chairperson

Brad grew up in Utah and attended BYU-Hawaii, where he met Aaron Ng’ambi, the founder of Talala Africa. He is an educator with teaching experience in Hawai’i, Japan, and Texas.“Serving on the board of Talala Africa has been a blessing, helping me understand the world beyond anything imaginable. I am grateful for the opportunity to help out.”

Cathy Hargrave

Vice-chair

Cathy is a professional pianist, a licensed Suzuki Piano Teacher Trainer in Europe and North America, an author, and an avid health advocate.“As a 24-year cancer survivor and musician specializing in early education, I know the importance of giving everyone the opportunity for quality education and optimal health. Emotional, physical, and social health are all important components to complete health.”

Aaron Ng’ambi

Executive Director

Aaron graduated from Brigham Young University – Hawaii, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Public Administration. He founded Talala Africa to give back to the community that raised him and to create opportunities for others to be of service to those in need.

REBECCA SABALONES

SECRETARY

Rebecca is an experienced writer/editor and currently has a career as a Lead Generation Specialist for a therapeutic and behavioral health organization. She has a passion for helping others and has a long list of volunteer experiences internationally and within her local community

ROBERT NG’AMBI

TREASURER

Robert is a Zambia native and currently works as an investment banking analyst at one of the best investment banks on Wall Street. In the past, I worked for Goldman Sachs in the same field of investment and as a financial analyst. “I originally came to the US for school in 2011, and obtained a degree in Accounting from BYU-I and a master’s in information systems from Texas
A&M.”“Before coming to the US, I spent two years schooling and working in South Africa, an opportunity that has made me realize the difference between the education systems between Africa and the US. This makes me grateful to be where I am, and appreciate the rare opportunity of graduating from an American institution.”

ROY ANDERSON

BOARD MEMBER

Rory Anderson is currently the Director of Management Operations for UT Health in Houston Texas for the Physical Medicine and Rehab Department. “I have been in healthcare operations for 7+ years. Prior to my healthcare experience, I worked in the United States Senate as a legislative
correspondent. I have a Master’s Degrees in Healthcare Administration and Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as a bachelor’s in economics from Southern Utah University. Also, I spent two years in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe for a church mission, and
really fell in love with the people in Africa.” “It is a great honor for me to be a board member of Talala Africa, and always here to serve.”