Our Team

We have a team of dedicated, hardworking and motivated people.

Dr. Lilian Nahson

Executive Director

Based in Mbeya, Tanzania, Dr. Lilian Richard Nahson is the Founder and Executive Director of AfyaFix Nutrition Health Organization. She specializes in medicine and nutrition, focusing on preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), combating malnutrition, and promoting healthy eating through impactful community programs. Dr. Nahson has collaborated with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) in London, World Oil Company, and Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, and holds qualifications in Medicine (Tanzania) and Nutrition from the University of Alabama Graduate School, USA. She is currently enhancing her leadership skills through the Aspire Leaders Program, USA. Her work has been recognized with the Young Entrepreneurship Award 2024 and the STEM for Britain Nutrition Society Award 2024, London, highlighting her contributions to nutrition, health education, and empowering women and youth.

MS Rahel Nasson

Head of Finance

Rahel Nasson holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement. She currently works as an Accountant at the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) and previously served as an Accountant at Credit and Debit Masters Company Limited, with additional experience in education and administrative management. She is currently developing her leadership expertise through a leadership course at the Leadership Institute, Tanzania. Ms. Nasson is passionate about driving community impact through strategic finance, resource management, and operational excellence, and is recognized for her professionalism and dedication.

Ms. Theopista Fwenji

Project Manager

Theopista is a dedicated and passionate nutritionist with academic and professional experience in both clinical and community settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Sokoine University of Agriculture in 2024. Throughout her career, Theopista has worked with various institutions including Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Rikolto Organization and MIICO Organization, where she contributed to improving nutrition services and promoting public health. Currently, she serves as a Nutritionist at AfyaFix Nutrition Health Organization in Tanzania. Theopista is committed to advancing health and nutrition, especially among vulnerable communities as well as passionate about delivering evidence-based interventions and impactful health education.

Britney Nahson

Programs Manager

Ms. Britney Nahson is an emerging business professional with a solid foundation in business administration and a growing passion for organizational management and strategic development. She currently works as a Product Manager at CRDB Bank and previously served as a Program Manager at EYP, where she led youth empowerment and prosperity projects. Ms. Britney is passionate about health, entrepreneurship, project coordination, and customer engagement, and she is committed to applying her skills to support innovative business solutions and drive meaningful organizational growth.