Meet the Team

Kipelyani Olesisian

Founder & Director.

Oltukai Community Development Organization (OCDO)

With over 6 years of running projects to support my community, I’m truly honored by how far this journey has come.

At Oltukai Village, where I was born and raised, in the Kwakwechinja Wildlife Corridor between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. Growing up in this remote Maasai village, I witnessed the struggles faced by vulnerable children, women, and youth challenges that inspired me to take action.

In 2020, I brought together 25 children under a tree to begin teaching them. That moment was the beginning of what would later become Oltukai Community Development Organization (OCDO). With support from friends and visitors who believed in the vision, we built a simple wooden classroom. Today, we are campaigning to build a full primary school, and we’ve already received support for two classrooms from The Vijay & Shama Bhardwaj Foundation.

Through OCDO, I’ve also led clean water projects, women’s empowerment programs, and youth leadership initiatives all grounded in protecting our Maasai culture and the natural environment we call home.

This journey has been both humbling and powerful. On behalf of my community and the OCDO team, I thank everyone who has walked with us. Your trust and support make everything possible and we still need you as we continue building a better future

Tubulu Ngimojino

General Projects Manager

Tubulu Meng'oru Ngimojino is the General Projects Manager at OCDO, overseeing all initiatives with a commitment to community empowerment through education and development. He holds a Diploma in Community Development from TRACDI in Dodoma, bringing valuable expertise to drive impactful projects.

Fredrick B. Simon

Programs & Communication Advisor

Fredrick is a dedicated communicator and advisor who helps us share our work with the world. He has worked with different NGOs in Tanzania and abroad, and brings experience in both program support and storytelling. At OCDO, Fredrick helps coordinate programs and tells the real stories of our community — from clean water to education and climate change. “When we tell our own stories, we shape our own future.”

Paulina Lekisamba

Finance Officer

Paulina joined OCDO in 2024, shortly after earning her Law degree. As our Finance Officer, she manages our finances with care, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility to the community. She is not only a key member of our team but also an inspiration to many young Maasai girls who dream of becoming future leaders. Paulina’s journey is a powerful example that with education and determination, anything is possible.

Madam Mollel

Headteacher

Madam Mollel is our headteacher at the Kipe Preschool project. She loves to teach, play, and take care of the children. She holds a certificate in professional childhood education.

Madam Dayness

Teacher

Madam Dayness is our teacher at Kipe Preschool. She loves to teach, sing, and care for the children. She holds a certificate in professional childhood education.

Mzee Leleupa

Elder

He is a respected elder in the community and serves as a Wisdom Leader. He provides valuable guidance and advice to the community through our projects. In the future, he will be a key figure at Kipe Primary School, where he will teach the children about Maasai culture and the importance of preserving it for future generations.

Mzee Lemakindi

Elder

Mzee Lemakindi is a respected elder in the community and serves as a Community Advisor and Storyteller for OCDO. He plays a crucial role in envisioning the future of Kipe Primary School, particularly in efforts to preserve and promote Maasai culture for the next generation

Nditolai

Chef

Nditolai is our chef at Kipe Preschool. She lovingly prepares porridge for the children and is deeply passionate about her work, ensuring the kids receive a nourishing meal every day.

Nemburisi

chef

Nemburisi is also a chef at Kipe Preschool, working alongside Nditolai to prepare porridge for the children. She shares Nditolai's dedication and love for providing healthy meals to the students.