Our History

Transformational Consulting was established to sustain the efforts of the USAID-funded project Accelerating Support to Advanced Local Partners I and II (ASAP) through IntraHealth International.  Transformational Consulting aims to empower global and community organizations through evidence-based assessments, transform capacity gaps into the highest industry standards, improve service performance and unlock organizational potential for growth.  

The USAID-ASAP activity successfully elevated 123 organizations assessing and providing tailored capacity-strengthening support in:

  • Board Development and Training

  • Communication

  • Grants Management

  • Human Resources

  • Information Technology

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

  • NGO Financial Stewardship and Audit Preparation

  • Procurement and Logistics

  • Program Management

  • Property Management

  • Public Financial Management

  • Quality Assurance

  • Risk Management

  • Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization

Capacity-strengthening support was provided by continuous on-site and virtual training, mentoring, and coaching to revise internal and external operating procedures. 

ASAP's Global Education and Knowledge Sharing provided training and networking:

  • Managed seven Annual USAID Local Partner Meetings for over 2,000 delegates 

  • 116 webinars for 5000+ participants in multiple languages on topics such as financial management compliance, budgeting and indirect, 

  • 12 Communities of Practice to foster peer-to-peer learning in four technical thematic areas and in three languages, with a total of 70 sessions 

  • Five user-friendly Training Manuals in four languages

  • Monthly newsletters to a listserv of over 20,000. 

https://www.intrahealth.org/asap-resources

 

Meet our Team

Catherine Brokenshire Scott 

Founder and CEO of Transformational Consulting and has over 30 years of experience in global health development and a proven track record in:

  • Strategic and Organizational Development: Design innovative strategies to address complex challenges, delivering measurable results.

  • Proposal Development & Grant Writing: Exceptional track record of securing funding.

  • Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in forming and nurturing multi-sector partnerships for sustainable impact.

  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Utilize advanced analytical skills and data visualization to inform decision-making.

  • Inclusive Dialogue & Multicultural Collaboration: Proven expertise fostering inclusive, productive dialogues across diverse international stakeholder groups.

The CEO was the former Project Director for the USAID-funded ASAP project for over five years.  USAID rated ASAP as exceptional in quality, schedule, and management in the USG's  Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System. Transformational Consulting continues the legacy with a highly integrated and mission-driven team that thrives on collaboration and shared accountability.

The CEO's work experience also includes Planned Parenthood, United Way in the USA and 25 years in Southern and Eastern Africa as the County Coordinator for the US President's Plan or AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) at the US embassy in South Africa; HIV/AIDS Team Lead in Southern Africa for USAID Southern Africa; PEPFAR Strategic Information Officer for USAID Malawi; Country Representative for Family Health International 360, Center for Development and Population Activities and PATH.   

Catherine graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science and the University of North Carolina with a Master of Science in Public Health and resides in her hometown Bethesda, Maryland, with her family.

Meet USA Team 

Joan Littlefield 

Global health advisor with 30+ years of experience supporting healthcare organizations across the non-profit and public sectors. Expert in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, quality improvement, and competency-based training. Former Deputy Senior Vice President for Global Programs and HIV Prevention Advisor for USAID/South Africa. Early career as a pediatric nurse grounds her leadership in public health. Holds a  Master of Public Health and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.

Yonas Asfaw

Program management expert with 23+ years leading large, donor-funded initiatives across Africa. Specializes in program operations, financial management, and donor compliance. Former Deputy Project Director for USAID’s ASAP project and Country Representative for IntraHealth International in Ethiopia. Recognized for operational excellence and collaborative leadership.  Holds Master of Science in International Health from University College London and the University of Copenhagen, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Administration from Addis Ababa University.

Meet International Team

Andrew Kigozi 

Country: Uganda 

Education: Certified Public Accountant (ACCA), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Expertise:  Accounting, Audits, Donor Compliance, Financial Management, Internal Controls, Organizational Capacity Development, Operations, Policies and Procedures

Languages: English

Donor Experience: CDC, DANIDA, Gavi, SIDA,   Global Fund, UNHCR, UNICEF and USAID

 

Boubakari Similia 

Country: Cameroon 

Education: Master's in Development

Expertise:  Audit Readiness, Data for Decision Making, Financial Management, 

Grants Management, Internal Controls, Operations, Organizational Assessments, Service Delivery,  

Languages:  English, French 

Donor Experience:  AFDB, CDC, FAO, GIZ,   Global Fund, KFW, USAID, WB and WHO

 

 

Eddy Kuvituanga

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, PMD Pro

Expertise: Financial Management, Grants Management, Program Management, Senior Leadership, Languages: English, French 

Donor Experience: CDC,DFID, Global Fund, PEPFAR, U.S. Department of Defense, UNDP, UNITAID and USAID

 

 

Fasika Arega 

Country: Ethiopia 

Education: Master's Degree in Accounting and Business, Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) 

Expertise: Accounting, Audits, Financial Management, Grants and Contract Management, Organizational Capacity Development, Policies and Procedures

Languages: Amharic, English 

Donor Experience: PEPFAR andUSAID

 

Iva Sitoe 

Country: Mozambique

Education: Master of Business Administration 

Expertise: Capacity Assessments, Donor Compliance and Reporting, Financial Systems, Grants Management, In-Person Training and Webinars

Languages: English, Portuguese 

Donor Experience:   DANIDA, DFID, EU, PEPFAR, Swiss Cooperation, UN and USAID 

 

Jackye Dreesen 

Country: Cote d'Ivoire 

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Expertise:  Business Owner, Communications, Education and Leadership, Gender and Development and Translations

Associations: UNESCO Chair -COMPENDIUM, CREA_PAIX and BASE

Languages: English, French, German

Donor Experience:   CDC, UNITAID, UNESCO, USAID, WHO

 

Junior Die 

Country: Côte d'Ivoire

Education: Master of Arts, Program Management Development

Expertise: Budgeting, Finance and Operations, Grants Management, Human Resource Management Training, Internal Controls, Logistics, Risk Mitigation Strategies, UEI Registration

Organizations: INADES, INTERSOS, IRC,  Swiss TPH, 

Donor Experience: DANIDA, Global, Funds, PEPFAR, SNV and USAID

 

Kouame N'Guessan

Education: Master of Public Health  

Certifications: ITIL, Agile, PMI-PMP

Expertise: AI, DATIM, DHIS2, Digital Health Information Systems, EMR, FHIR/REST API/ZATO Interoperability, IT Infrastructure, Kobo Toolbox, MER, OpenMRS, PowerBI, 

Python, R, SQL Scripts, Software Solutions, Technical Project Management

Languages: English, French 

Donor Experience: PEPFAR and USAID

Leilanie Chamberlain

Country: Namibia 

Education:  Commercial Studies

Expertise:  Administration, Annual Budgeting, Business Development, Compliance, Financial Management, Grants Management, Human Resources, Logistics, Organizational Assessments, UEI Registration

Languages: English 

Donor Experience: PEPFAR and USAID

Mesmey Ebogo

Country: Cameroon

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Master's in Public Health 

Expertise: Board Governance, Clinical Expertise, Country and Project Level Leadership, Health Strategic Information, Principal Investigator for Population-based HIV Impact Assessment, Senior Leadership, Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization

Languages: English, French

Donor Experience: Africa Development, CDC, Global Fund, HRSA, Islamic Development Bank, PEPFAR, UN, UNICEF and USAID

 

Noel Rupanga 

Education: Chartered Accountant, Master's in Development, Stellenbosch Business Scott, Master's in Human Rights, Peace and Development, Africa 

Expertise: Financial Management & Compliance, Grants Administration & Donor Reporting, Risk Management & Internal Auditing, Policy Development & Advocacy, Partnership Building & Resource Mobilization, Capacity Building & Training, Strategic Leadership & Team Management

Languages: English 

Donor Experience:  Boehringer Ingelhein, Comic Relief, CIFF, MacKenzie Scott, Grand Challenges Canada,  Goldman Sachs,  McNulty Foundation, PEPFAR , USAID, USDA, MCC,  Rockefeller Foundation, Segal Family Foundation, Wellcome Trust

 

Peter Tendoh 

Country: Cameroon

Education: Master’s Degree in Population Studies 

Expertise:  Data Management, Data Visualization, DHIS-2, Interactive Dashboards, Kobo Tool Kit, Mobile Data Management, Reporting Systems

Languages: English, French 

Donor Experience: Global Fund, PEPFAR,  United Nations and USAID 

 

 

Meet our team

Petronella Mwansadube

Country: United Kingdom and Zimbabwe

Education: Executive Master's of Business Administration

Awards: UK Queen's Order of the British Empire

Expertise: Board Governance, Executive Leadership Assessments and Capacity Strengthening, Health Systems and Clinical Strengthening, Human Resources for Health, Performance Management, Resource Mobilization, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Transformational Leadership

Languages:  English 

Donor Experience:  PEPFAR and USAID

Protas Ndyanga

Country: Tanzania 

Education: Medical Doctor, Master's in Public Health and Administration 

Expertise: Continuous Quality Improvement, Health System Strengthening, Institutional Capacity Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Organizational Assessments, Program Management

 

Languages: English, French

Donor Experience:  CDC, PEPFAR and USAID 

 

 

Tegha Dominic Mbah 

Country: Cameroon

Education: Master of Taxation, Master of Science in Professional Accountancy, ACCA, CFE 

Expertise:  Accounting System for Not-for-Profit, Annual Budgeting and Forecasting, Audit, Business Development, Financial Management and Compliance, Policy and Systems Development, Third-party Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Languages: English, French

Donor Experience: 

CDC, ECHO, GIZ,  

Global Fund, IBRD, PEPFAR, SIDA, UNHCR, UNITAID and USAID

 Zwedie Mulissa 

 Country: Ethiopia

 Education: Doctor of Medicine, Master's of Public Health 

 Associations: Certified Health Care Improvement Advisor,

Fellow of the International Society for Quality in Health Care

Expertise: Communication, Geographic Information Systems, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Quality Improvement, Routine Data Quality Assessments, Team Leadership

Languages: Amharic, English

Donor Experience:  CDC, PEPFAR and USAID