YOUNG LEADERS

Driving cultural connections,
building bridges across communities

At MoD, we believe leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege. Our Young Leaders Programme empowers emerging voices to grow, innovate, connect, and realise their full potential. Featured below, are some of the inspiring young people that we are working with as they shape their careers and ideas.

Zack

I am Zack, a creative technologist who tells stories using animation, virtual reality, and computer graphics…

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Festus
Driven by a passion for storytelling and social change, Festus Conteh is an accomplished international writer and youth leader…
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Christina

Christina graduated with First Class Honours in Film and Television Practice from London South Bank University…

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Shanice

Shanice “Nia Shan” , a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a BFA in Animation…

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Affan
Affan is a driven professional passionate about technology, data, and continuous growth. Currently advancing expertise…
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Zain

Zain studied Data Science professional with a Master’s degree from London South Bank University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science…

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Faith

Faith is an architectural designer, researcher, and social entrepreneur whose work explores…

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Katie
Katie is a recent graduate with First-Class Honours in Film and Television Production from London South Bank University…
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Young Leaders

Zack Kiusya

I am Zack Kiusya, a creative technologist who tells stories using animation, virtual reality, and computer graphics. My work lives at the intersection of art, technology, and heritage. I am deeply inspired by the richness of African culture, the power of storytelling, and the rhythm of everyday life (from quiet villages to vibrant cities).

As a tutor in animation and computer science with over four years of experience, I have taught
and mentored students in various universities and creative colleges across Kenya. I have facilitated hands-on training through bootcamps, workshops, and the Rapid Skills program, helping young creatives transform raw talent into professional content. Whether it’s modeling a character, simulating motion, or designing a virtual space. I thrive on turning complex ideas into meaningful visual expression.

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Festus Conteh

Driven by a passion for storytelling and social change, Festus Conteh is an accomplished international writer and youth leader with a proven track record of impact across Africa. With expertise spanning article, news, script, content, constitution, and project/proposal writing, Festus brings creativity, clarity, and purpose to every piece he crafts. His writing has not only earned him recognition—such as the Best Upcoming Writer award from the Association of Sierra Leonean Authors (ASLA) in 2019—but has also served as a catalyst for national development and youth empowerment.

Festus’s work has attracted the attention of major media outlets, including the BBC, Al Jazeera, and Legit.ng, and he currently leads as Head of Programs at Salone Messenger, a leading public relations firm in Sierra Leone. As the founder of Africa’s Wakanda, he is dedicated to spotlighting the beauty and potential of the African continent.

A committed advocate for youth, Festus is the Secretary General of the Africa Youth Leaders Movement, a network of high-achieving young leaders dedicated to driving positive change. He is also the founder of the Youth Network for Rights and Voices, which has empowered over 200 teenage mothers in Tombo, and serves as the Africa Focal Point for the Youth for Change Initiative, connecting young people to resources and opportunities for growth.

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Shanic Bromfield

Shanice “Nia Shan” Bromfield, a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a BFA in Animation, is an accomplished animator and graphic designer committed to ongoing personal growth through hard work, dedication, and volunteerism. She earned 3rd place in Jamaica’s National WorldSkills Competition for graphic design and proudly represented Jamaica as the Graphic Design Competitor at the 2019 International WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia.

With a diverse skill set, Shanice excels in various creative and technical disciplines. In animation, she thrives as a scriptwriter, 2D animator, and background designer. Additionally, she is proficient in graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. she seamlessly merges artistic expression with technological innovation to craft compelling visuals and narratives. Furthermore, she is competent in Spanish, embracing multiculturalism and connecting with diverse audiences globally.In 2022, Shanice directed, written, storyboarded and animated her first short 2D production entitled Journey Up Peppermint Mountain. 

This film focused on empowerment and staying goal oriented, a philosophy she lives by. She is set to complete her another 2D production in 2024, her thesis animation entitled Cyber Attack, a tale focused on cyberbullying and encourages lending a helping hand. As a graphic designer, she has created various pieces, her most notable being for the Cardiff Hotel, St. Anns, Legacy Event Hall, Florida and the People United to Advance the Dream, Mobile, a non-profit organisation in Alabama.

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Affan

Affan is a driven professional passionate about technology, data, and continuous growth. Currently advancing expertise in Power BI, SQL, and Python, he focuses on transforming data into meaningful insights that drive impact. Beyond his professional pursuits, Affan follows a structured fitness journey built on discipline, consistency, and balance — values that also shape his career. With a strong interest in innovation, learning, and self-improvement, he thrives at the intersection of analytical thinking and personal growth. Affan is committed to making a positive difference, bringing both dedication and adaptability to every challenge and environment he engages with
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Zain

Data Science professional with a Master’s degree from London South Bank University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. I specialize in data preprocessing, machine learning, and predictive analytics, with practical experience in optimizing transportation systems and analyzing customer behavior. Proficient in Python, C, R, and advanced data analysis, 

I bring both strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills. In addition to my data science background, I have extensive hands-on experience with computer hardware and software, enabling me to efficiently operate systems and deliver reliable outcomes for diverse projects. Passionate about applying data-driven solutions to real-world challenges, I am dedicated to driving innovation and creating measurable business impact.

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Faith Ogundare

Faith Ogundare is an architectural designer, researcher, and social entrepreneur whose work explores the intersections of materials, technology, and architecture. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the Royal College of Art, funded by the EPSRC Net Zero Futures Scholarship, where her research investigates AI in smart cities and digital sustainability, with a particular focus on material innovation and regenerative design. Faith’s academic track record includes recognition by the Royal Institute of British Architects with the 2024 Regenerative & Ecologic Practice Prize, the 2023 RIBA Essay Prize, and a nomination for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal. She has contributed to material research on Sugarcrete™, a novel low-carbon product made from sugarcane waste, which has since been recognised with the €50,000 Built by Nature Prize in 2023 among other awards. These experiences ground her expertise in both experimental material testing and the translation of research into applied, scalable solutions. Beyond academia, Faith has held leadership roles including Chief of Staff at Sustained Futures, where she supported the delivery of ESG-aligned education and workforce development programs across 22 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She is also in the founding stages of Ndara Academy, a creative innovation lab and edtech platform designed to empower emerging designers and storytellers in the UK and Africa. In addition, she authors The Sustainability Blueprint, a growing newsletter on climate action for young professionals. Her aspiration is to advance bio-based and circular building materials by combining AI-enabled testing, life cycle analysis, and digital certification pipelines. She is particularly interested in how new material systems can move beyond the lab into real-world pilots for housing and public space projects in both the UK and African contexts.
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Katie

Katie is a recent graduate with First-Class Honours in Film and Television Production from London South Bank University. Specialising in writing, directing, and producing, she has since gained hands-on industry experience working as a production assistant on a range of commercial shoots. Driven by a passion for storytelling, Katie aspires to build a career as a screenwriter. She is currently developing a documentary with The Museum of Diversity, exploring the experiences of women working in male-dominated fields. Through her work, Katie is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and has been deeply inspired by the women she has interviewed so far.

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