Dr. Joe Mtika

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT • Established and strengthened international relationships by facilitating partnerships across cultures and borders. • Led and supported initiatives involving legislative leaders, mayors, governors, US Congressmen, senators, ambassadors, and government representatives to foster cross-cultural collaboration. • Played a key role in twinning cities and institutions, promoting cultural exchange, cooperation, and sustainable partnerships. • Built bridges between communities, institutions, and policymakers to support long-term strategic and societal impact. USAID-Funded International Development Projects Senior Contributor & Strategic Partner | • Collaborated with university Vice-Chancellors, Presidents, and senior leadership across multiple institutions on USAID-funded initiatives focused on institutional development, capacity building, and global collaboration. • Engaged community leaders, government stakeholders, and institutional representatives to design and implement sustainable development strategies. • Contributed to multi-country program execution, aligning stakeholder priorities, strengthening governance frameworks, and advancing international partnerships. • Supported evidence-based planning, program evaluation, and long-term strategic alignment across participating institutions. My journey began as a first‑generation immigrant driven by a desire to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution to the world. Education became both a challenge and a calling, and through persistence and sacrifice, I pursued it to the highest level, earning a doctorate. Over nearly thirty years, I have worked across engineering, sales, and marketing, developing a broad professional foundation and facilitating training programs that equip others with practical skills and confidence. Alongside my professional work, faith and service have shaped my life’s direction. I have spent many years ministering and teaching within Christian churches and faith‑based organizations. This commitment expanded into humanitarian outreach, where I helped lead initiatives that provided wheelchairs, food, hospital equipment, beds, desks, and essential school supplies. Through these efforts, more than three million people in underserved communities have received tangible support and renewed hope. Education has remained a central passion, leading me to found college preparatory schools that create access to opportunity for students from impoverished regions and underprivileged backgrounds. My work has also included organizing Twinning Cities International partnerships that connect communities in the United States and Africa. Recently, I shared my story through the publication of my memoir, reflecting on the lessons, struggles, and achievements that have defined my journey. For over twenty years, I have mentored youth in juvenile detention centers, supporting young people seeking guidance and a second chance. Together, these experiences reflect a lifelong commitment to service, transformation, and compassionate leadership.