Stella is the Technical Advisor for the Coalition for Good Schools – Africa Hub. With over 25 years of experience in child protection, social policy and development management, she is a passionate advocate for child rights and social justice. Stella previously served as Director for Pathfinding Countries at the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, hosted by UNICEF. Her work spans national, regional and global levels, where she has led impactful initiatives to address violence against children, promote gender equality and prevent exploitation and abuse. 

A strategic and visionary leader, Stella has a strong track record of designing and delivering high-quality programs on time and within budget. She is the founder of several influential movements, including the Coalition for Good Schools, the Africa-Wide Movement for Children, Civil Society Organizations for Peace in Northern Uganda and the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Children. Through these platforms, she has successfully united diverse voices to champion children’s rights and drive meaningful social change across Africa and beyond.