Meet The Team

Fadhili Maghiya: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

With a background in Social Sciences, Human Rights and International Development, Fadhili has been with SSAP since 2013 where he joined to lead the newly formed organisation. He has since led SSAP to deliver work in Wales, UK and in a number of countries across Africa.

Outside the development sector Fadhili is the founder and curator of Watch-Africa; the first Wales African Film Festivals. Keen fottballer, runner and enjoys a healthy debate!

Lara Mwansa Griffiths: Administrations Officer

I am Zambian/Welsh and a psychotherapist by trade and I have lived all around the world in places like Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana and even Kyrgyzstan. I love to get involved in my local community and I am on the NPT BME Association Board, aswell as the Port Talbot regional lead for BLM Wales.

I've spent the last 20 years volunteering for organisations like PACT, Rotary, CRUSE Bereavement and Terrance Higgins Trust. My hobbies include sailing, cooking and spending time with my family. I also have a black belt in Jujitsu.

Angelique Umuhoza: Human Resource and Finance Officer 

My background is in International Business, Finance, Social Media/Website & Human Resources Management. Angelique have been with SSAP since 2010 as SSAP Member and currently supporting SSAP in Finance and Human Resources . Outside SSAP Work Angelique is Human Resources Advisor for NHS organisation and have a huge interest in International development projects in Africa and do get involve whenever possible.When not working, I enjoy socialising , swimming & Travelling.

Lena Elghamry: Marketing & Communications Officer

British-Egyptian creative with a strong background in research, community engagement, and cross-cultural communication. Passionate about social justice, underrepresented narratives, and grassroots work, with experience in both media and community-driven initiatives. I've worked across the world fuelled by lack of representation. I have an instinct for sourcing and organizing information and proven ability to work across different cultures and disciplines, with a commitment to fostering inclusion and impact through research and outreach.

Carol Adams: Grants Officer

Carol has a background in Social and Economic Development and sustainable agri-food systems and is an Honorary Principal Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is the Managing Director off Food Adventure Social Enterprise Ltd and leads on a  learning exchange between Wales and Cameroon focusing on sustainable food processing. Carol is an avid knitter, enjoys making fruit and vegetable preserves and is of Bahamian, American and Cameroonian heritage.

Vanessa Fada: Community Engagement Officer

Vanessa Fada is a passionate community engagement specialist with a strong track record in programme coordination, digital communications, and inclusive outreach. She has led initiatives across diverse communities, including refugee families, student groups, and cultural societies, designing campaigns that amplify underrepresented voices and foster meaningful connections. Vanessa’s experience spans volunteer coordination, documentary production, and strategic communications, with a focus on storytelling as a tool for advocacy. Her work reflects a deep commitment to equity, collaboration, and community-rooted impact. Working across several charities: North Wales African Society, North Wales Regional Equality Network, Climate Cymru.

Sheryl Njini: Youth Project Co-ordinator

As Youth Project Coordinator, my role is all about bringing the Youth Leadership Network back to life by creating opportunities for young people of African heritage in Wales to connect, grow, and lead. I manage the process of designing outreach and recruitment campaigns, to coordinating events, training, and partnerships that help young people develop skills, confidence, and community. A big part of my work is about rebuilding engagement after a few quiet years and making sure the SSAP Youth reflects the voices and experiences of the young black and African community here in Wales.

Ophelia Dos Santos: Project Manager

Ophelia is responsible for the Kumbukumbu project. Her role involves managing partnerships, developing projects, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation. Alongside her work at SSAP, Ophelia is a Welsh textile artist and researcher based in Cardiff. Her creative practice explores the relationships between fabric, culture, and community, using textiles as a tool for storytelling, heritage preservation, and climate justice.

Robert Oros: Project Officer

Robert is a Cardiff-based cultural producer and artist working across visual and performative arts, heritage, and social change. He’s collaborated with organisations including Amgueddfa Cymru, SHIFT, g39, Chapter Arts Centre, and is currently a SCORE member at tactileBOSCH. At SSAP’s Kumbukumbu, he connects Black Welsh history with today’s cultural landscape, driven by a belief that art can challenge, educate, connect, and reimagine.

Hannah Ringane: Project Officer

Hannah holds an MSc in Inequalities and Social Science from the London School of Economics and a BSc in Human Geography from Cardiff University. With over 5 years in activism and community organising, she has held roles in anti-racism in Cardiff University, worked with the Co-op Foundation in youth-led grant-making and policy-making/ research. At SSAP, she works as a co-Project Officer for the Kumbukumbu project- making Black Welsh history accessible.