Humanity. Collaboration. Compassion.
Prounounced: Who-boon-two
The HuUbuntu
Story
Ubuntu is a South African philosophy dating back to the mid 1800’s that in its most simple form can be defined as “humanity and compassion; the idea of ‘I am because we are.” Sometimes referred to as ‘the spirit of togetherness,’ ubuntu emphasizes the importance of our oneness in humanity, how we achieve ourselves by sharing ourselves with others and caring for those around us.
OUR NAME
Ubuntu as an African philosophy, also has a Shona language (Zimbabwe) derivation, hunhu. This means compassion and humanity; the idea of ‘I am because we are.” A common theme throughout Zimbabwean and Southern African history, Hunhu/Ubuntu perfectly encapsulates the warmth, care, and community-mindedness of African culture.
The name HuUbuntu brings a double meaning to our Consulting firm. It defines the nebulous concept of common humanity, oneness: humanity, you and me both co-existing together in the same community. Therefore to unite and provide support to the weakest in our families, businesses, schools and communities, the concept of Hunhu/Ubuntu shows us the importance of co-creating ideas and working together towards a shared outcome. This is what defines our work.
OUR JOURNEY
As an international graduate student at the University of Victoria (UVic) in British Columbia, Canada, our Founder received advice, encouragement, support, and mentorship from people coming from diverse backgrounds. Many of them in Victoria, British Columbia opened the door to their homes to his family, sharing meals, shared special celebrations and exchanged countless stories. In some instances, overnight camping trips and island hopping to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Southern Gulf Islands.
Based on the Hu-Ubuntu philosophy that informed his upbringing, the Founder also opened his home to local and international students to come and have meals. In addition to this, he provided online support to students preparing to come to UVic for their studies. This and many more actions were informed by Hu-Ubuntu that teaches supporting each other, being selfless and promotes the notion that it takes a village to raise a child. This is Hunhu/Ubuntu in action.
Humanity. Collaboration. Compassion.
The Team
Our expert team at HuUbuntu Consulting brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience that produces reliable results for our clients. With over 30 years of combined expertise, our team has overseen a wide range of projects across various industries, and our passion for human flourishing and compassion-based initiatives fuels our motivation to exceed expectations.
PATRICK MAKOKORO
Principal
Patrick has practiced as a development consultant with interests in community and international development, social justice, early childhood education, advocacy and government relations. He is an experienced designer of strategies to promote social justice in rapidly shifting contexts and in utilizing a lens of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. His consulting experience ranges from supporting Black communities in the USA and Canada to international non-profits working globally including UNESCO, Childhood Education International, Global Health &Education Strategies among others.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Victoria
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
18+ years
SARAH NADIV
Business Development and Training
Sarah is focused on developing education, health and wellness solutions at HuUbuntu Consulting Inc. Sarah’s experience includes developing both in-person and online professional development materials for practitioners, policymakers, and families around the world. Trained in infant and early childhood mental health, her work focuses on providing mental health, trauma, and social and emotional learning.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work
University of Maryland
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
15+ years
KOFI ACHAMPONG
Government Relations Consultant
Kofi is an interdisciplinary public affairs, legal and community development professional with over 15 years of experience in complementary roles and environments. He serves as a lawyer, Director or Strategic Advisor on specialized areas that intersect with: public policy, anti-racism, trade, and socio-economic advancement for underserved or marginalized groups. As a lawyer, Kofi's practice focuses on strategic DEI initiatives, domestic and cross-border business transactions, anti-racist litigation and providing counsel to senior decision-makers on policy, employment & human rights compliance-work and risk management. At HuUbuntu Consulting Inc. Kofi leads our government and public relations work, supporting our clients on their DEI initiatives, government relations and public policy.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor
Osgoode Hall Law School
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
15+ years
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ZAHURA AHMED
Training and Wellness
Zahura is our lead in team wellness, coaching and staff support. Zahura has worked on policy and evaluation for the International Development Research Center, as well as regional migration policy and advocacy in Bangladesh. She has extensive experience working with the Government of Canada in various international development capacities, including health, education, food security, and regional and bilateral relations. Zahura has also worked in community development through the lens of both funders and non-profits. Through her most recent experience in the mental health field, she is skilled in wellness strategies and is passionate about doing good work in a relational, human, and sustainable way - at an individual level, team level, and organizational level.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
Carleton University
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
4+ years
TIARA CASH, MA, MS, CWP
Mindfulness, Belonging and Equity Specialist
Tiara Cash is a community care activist, author, researcher, and mindfulness practitioner. Her focus at HuUbuntu Consulting inc. includes developing programming, curriculum and trainings by weaving mindfulness, belonging and equity concepts into consulting work using a multidisciplinary well-being focus. She has vast experience in working within the non-profit, for-profit, education, and government sectors using her novel framework: Equitable Mindfulness, which importantly teaches how the roots of mindfulness are cross-cultural and found in many of their own wisdom traditions such as the PGM (People of the Global Majority) communities. Tiara is also a Certified Wellness Practitioner with the National Wellness Institute (USA).
Academically, Tiara’s research focuses on multi-methodological methods of life transitions, prosocial behaviors, mindfulness, and well-being. She is passionate about supporting systemically marginalized and underrepresented populations in research and in practice.
Tiara was born and raised in Memphis, TN, and Identifies as a Black American queer woman with Indigenous Heritage (Non-enrolled Chahta & Tsalagi descendant) and roots in India. These intersections are foundational to the work she does.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (in progress, July 2025) - Social Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Vanier Scholar
Master of Arts - Social Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Master of Science – Sport Psychology & Fitness/Wellness Management
Western Illinois University
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
8+ years
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CHARISSA STRANG
Project Coordinator
Charissa is our newest member of HuUbuntu Consulting; bringing a new joy and passion to our team. She was born and raised on the Gulf Islands, but now resides in the Okanagan with her husband and 1 year old daughter. Over the years, Charissa has had the privilege of working alongside both entrepreneurs and private businesses, gaining her strengths in leadership and management. When she’s not baking or visiting with friends and family, she’s out on the hiking trails and enjoying all that nature has to offer!
EDUCATION
Project Management and Leadership
Royal Roads University
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
5 years