Welcome to our website! Meet the dedicated individuals driving our vision forward - our esteemed Board of Directors.
Duduzile Angeline Sibanda
Executive Director
Duduzile “Dudu” Angeline Sibanda is the visionary founder of Emerging Stars, an organization dedicated to supporting families of children with autism. She is a proud mother of three, and her life’s mission was deeply shaped by the journey of her firstborn, Nyasha, who has autism and developmental delays. From this personal experience, Dudu found the inspiration to create a platform that brings awareness, acceptance, and holistic support to autistic children and their families.
With over 25 years of professional experience in adult nursing and labour & delivery nursing, Dudu combines her clinical expertise with her lived experience as a parent. Her passion is to advocate for autism awareness, promote acceptance in communities, and walk alongside families throughout their journey.
Beyond her role as a nurse and advocate, Dudu is also a gospel music minister. Drawing from her personal and family journey, she writes and ministers through inspirational songs that uplift, encourage, and give hope to others facing life’s challenges.
Through Emerging Stars, Dudu continues to inspire change, nurture resilience, and create a space where families touched by autism are seen, supported, and celebrated.
Majury Mashipe
Vice President
Health Care Aide since 2010, Advisor ( Seniors Community and Social Services) Govt. of AB since 2017 working with the vulnerable those on social welfare, and on AISH . She has a a background in Administration , Community Support Worker/Addictions. Has also worked in group homes with clients with Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Mental illness/ Addictions
Barbara Manomano
Treasurer
Barbara Manomano is passionate about supporting people with disabilities and their families maximize their potential. It can be challenging to navigate life alone for people with disabilities, but with adequate support, it’s possible to find and access necessary resources. This has been my passion for over two decades working as an occupational therapist, supporting people with disabilities.
Christiane Biloma
Outreach Director
Christiane Bilomba has experience in community services helping families and youth ,community, business resources and outreach. Currently pursuing a BA, MacEwan University , -Family ,Youth & Diversity Stream. She has worked on a project with Adult Literacy Society (PALS) 2021, to raise awareness of the programs and services they offer. Experience in hospitality, organizing , Coordinating events, Services and developing networks. Worked with Children Services. Her passion is uplighting families and youth even through challenges,
Priscilla Ndlovu
Secretary
Priscilla Ndlovu is a wife, mother of three kids. She has health care experience in Austim,metal health, Dementia and End of life Care.Also passionate about bringing awareness about austim and breaking down barriers and stereotypes associated with it through educating others .