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Conscious Leadership
Why Conscious Leadership?
Conscious leadership plays a crucial role in youth-led movements by fostering:
- Ethical decision-making
- Self-awareness
- Inclusivity
- Sustainability
Unlike traditional leadership models, conscious leadership prioritizes collaboration, emotional intelligence, and systemic change, increasing effectiveness. By focusing on empathy and sustainability, it helps movements grow without losing their core values, transforming short-term activism into lasting, meaningful change.
It encourages young leaders to be adaptable, resilient, and ethical, creating a strong foundation for impactful youth-driven transformation on a global scale.
Meet the Panelists
Panelist: William Alosa
Ronald William Alosa is a highly skilled and diligent counselling psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental health care. He specializes in individual and group psychotherapy, addiction treatment, trauma counselling, and stress and anger management. Proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, and treatment plan development, Ronald is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve holistic wellness and emotional resilience.
Ronald is certified in trauma counseling, occupational safety, and other critical areas of professional practice. He is a member of the International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUPP), reflecting his commitment to advancing mental health standards and advocacy in the East Africa region and beyond.
Ronald’s passion for his work matches his enthusiasm for personal growth and community engagement. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys playing rugby, which fuels his sense of teamwork and determination. A travel enthusiast, he loves exploring new places and cultures, which enriches his perspective and broadens his understanding of human experiences.
Through his dedication to mental health care and a holistic approach to well-being, Ronald continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities.
Panelist: Duaa e Zahra Shah
Duaa is the Digital Engagement Specialist at the For Youth, By Youth Movement. She earned a Bachelor’s in Economics from the National University of Sciences and Technology and is now pursuing an MS in Journalism and a JD in Law at Columbia University. She has worked with organizations such as Amnesty International, Girls Human Rights Hub, Pakistan’s Human Rights Ministry, and Gallup, primarily on gender equity, child rights, and educational reform. Duaa hopes to continue contributing to these areas through community engagement, legal advocacy, and journalism.
Panelist: Abdirahman Hassan Mohamed
Abdirahman Hassan Mohamed is a member of the Law Society of Kenya; an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, specializing in commercial transactions and natural resource law. Throughout his career, he has led impactful projects within business entities and community-driven initiatives. A recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Golden Award, issued by the President’s Award-Kenya (PA-K) in 2018, he also served as Chairman of the Mount Kenya University Students Association in 2016. In 2017, he was a Lead Facilitator on Demographic Dividend at the Youth Pre-Conference of the 1st Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) held in Kenya, training youth cohorts from 54 African nations courtesy of his voluntary role with the United Nations Population Fund – Youth Advisory Panel (YAP).
Panelist: Gardner Rh
Gardner Rh, PhD, is a mindset expert, emotional intelligence trainer, and lecturer. He currently serves as a Program Coordinator at the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre Makerere and is also the Conscious Awareness and MindGrowth Academy founder. Gardner blends African wisdom, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking to inspire purpose-driven leadership across East Africa, awakening individuals and institutions to exploit their full potential. His life mission is to empower minds to transform lives