Executive Director
Filippo Ferraro
Filippo is a Missionary of St.Charles. Born in Italy, he completed his Bachelor Degree at the Theological Institute of Northern Italy (Milan) and obtained a Diploma in Pastoral Theology of Migration from SIMI (Scalabrini International Migration Institute - Pontifical Urban University in Rome). He started his pastoral ministry with migrants as Chaplain of the French speaking refugees community at the Archdiocese of Cape Town in 2014. Since the end of 2017 he has been the Executive Director of SIHMA and the Coordinator of social projects of the Scalabrinian Congregation in Africa.
Head of Research
Rachel Chinyakata
Rachel Chinyakata is the Head of Research at SIHMA working on human mobility, migration policies, migration and health, gender, migration and climate, and vulnerable minors research. She holds a PhD in Gender Studies from the University of Venda. Rachel has previously worked for mothers2mothers as a researcher responsible for conceptualising and conducting evaluation and operations research. She also worked for the University of the Western Cape as a postdoctoral research fellow. She has led research on families, migration, gender, youth and health. Rachel has published over 15 articles in DoHET-accredited journals in the above-mentioned areas. She is passionate about conducting research that contributes to knowledge development, informed policies and programmes, and promotes the rights and well-being of individuals and vulnerable groups.
Researcher
Muluh Momasoh
Cletus Muluh Momasoh is uniquely suited to working as a researcher for SIHMA as his research interest (African migration, inequalities, theories, integration, social change, and policy formation) and experience in lecturing address the phenomenon of migration. He holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Cape Town (UCT). Teaching both first and second-year classes, he brought a particular African lens to the spectrum of courses within the field of migration studies at his alma mater and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. His passion for migrants and his interest in migration are evident from his organization of the Migration and Mobility Hub Seminar Series and his work on the Ethiopian-South Africa migration corridor for the Department of Sociology’s Migration for Development and Equality (MIDEQ) project, while still at UCT. Muluh brings rich academic exposure to the framework of policies for which SIHMA advocates. He brings compassion and a cognitive investment to this research desk at SIHMA, from which he seeks to build bridges between migrants and their host communities.
Financial Manager
Malcolm J. Salida
Malcolm Salida is a highly skilled, trained and respected finance executive having professionally assisted many companies, organisations and international developmental projects. He has held multiple roles, primarily in finance as Chief Financial Officer, Financial Director, Managing Director, Board Member, Finance Advisory and Mentor/Finance Capacity Trainer. With close to 30 years working experience, of which at least 18 have been at an executive and board level, Malcolm brings an enthusiastic leadership style to all roles he assumes. He applies his financial and business management skills with an attention to detail and a willingness to get actively involved at all levels to ensure that processes and systems are aligned to achieve strategic business goals and objectives. He has a strong passion to ensure that governance, ethics, professionalism, transparency and authenticity are foremost in the business/organisation he manages.
Admin and Accountant officer
Gladys-May Mukonowenzou
Gladys-May is a highly skilled and motivated Admin and Accounting Officer with a proven track record of success. She has a strong foundation in analytical problem solving, financial management, and customer service. Currently working as the Admin and Accounting Officer at SIHMA, Gladys-May was born and raised in Zimbabwe where she gained experience in the NGO sector having worked for Catholic Relief Services in Zimbabwe as a Data Clerk and then an Admin Assistant working under the World Food Program and C-Safe programs. Gladys-May moved to South Africa where she worked for a consultancy company as a Finance and Admin Officer and as an Assistant Accounting Officer for a local NPO. Her zeal for personal growth has seen her attaining an N6 Diploma in Financial Management and currently enrolled with the Southern New Hampshire University pursuing a BA in Management. Gladys-May is a team player and is always willing to go the extra mile to help her colleagues and the Organisation achieve its goals.
Research and Communications Intern
Izabella Bratter
Izabella graduated from Northeastern University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Affairs with a concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy. In 2022, Izabella worked as a Programme Management intern for the United Nations Democracy Fund where she helped manage civil society projects intended on promoting democracy. Prior to this position, Izabella has had experience working as a consulting intern, international trade intern, legislative intern, and legal intern. Izabella will start law school in the Fall of 2024, where she will specialize in human rights law and humanitarian work. Through her internship at SIHMA, Izabella will advance her knowledge and understanding of migrants and refugees in Africa and contribute to the organization’s meaningful work in this space.
