Association of Zambians in Seattle WA

The Association of Zambians in Seattle, Washington (AZISWA) was founded on January 22, 2006 in Seattle by Zambians living in the Puget Sound area of Washington. The vision of the organization is to coordinate activities within the local Zambian Community and through our fundraising efforts support development projects in Zambia. Our Association is a registered domestic 501(c) non-profit organization in accordance with the US Federal non-profit corporation code. For more information on the Organization, download our Informational Brochure. AZISWA operates within the framework of its Constitution as well as State and Federal Laws.

AZISWA Membership is open to all area residents who are interested in the well being and development of Zambia. Please visit our membership page to learn how to join and to see the benefits of AZISWA membership. .

Current AZISWA Executive Committee Members

Zakeyo Ngoma - President

Zakeyo Ngoma represents the Association of Zambians in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. He is the point of contact for the organizational and financial matters of the Association, as well as all other business concerning the Association based on policies and guidelines set and approved by the Executive Board Of Directors (EBOD) or the Association. The President also presides over EBOD general and special meetings. For a personalized message from the President, please read the President's Note.

Priscilla Kangombe Bell - Vice President

Priscilla Kangombe Bell has been in the Pacific Northwest for the past decade. Her primary responsibility as Vice President is to assist the Association President and the Board in business matters concerning the Association. She also assists the President in all business concerning Association membership and the establishment of programs aimed at the professional and cultural development of the community. Besides co-chairing all meetings with the President, she will chair the meetings in his absence.

Kuwabo Moola Mwila - Treasurer

Kuwabo Moola Mwila is one of the founding members of AZISWA. As Treasurer, her primary responsibility is to assist the President and the Board in financial matters concerning the Association.

Clare Flanagan - Interim Secretary

Clare Flanagan is Interim Secretary until elections in 2013. The Secretary handles administrative duties which includes helping plan meetings, take minutes, maintain the website and help organize and maintain AZISWA documents and policies.

Angela Siame Moyo
Committee Member

Angela Siame Moyo is one of the founding members of AZISWA. Her primary responsibility is to support the mission of the Association, assist the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary with the administration duties of the Association. She is the Chair of the Hospitality Sub-Committee responsible for the welfare and well-being of the AZISWA community.

Amanda Trowbridge
Interim Committe Member

Amanda Trowbridge is Interim Committee Member until elections in 2013. Ms Trowbridge's primary responsibility is to support the mission of the Association, assist the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary with the administration duties of the Association. She also works closely with the President and Secretary on special projects that the Association undertakes.

Kachinga Simwanza
Committee Member

Kachinga Simwanza has been an AZISWA member since its inception. As committee member, Mr Simwanza’s primary responsibility is to support the mission of the Association, assist the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary with the administration duties of the Association. He also works closely with the President and Secretary on special projects that the Association undertakes.