Erick Mulindi

Erick grew up a refugee in Kyangwali refugee settlement in Western Uganda, where access to education was never guaranteed, and where most dreams were shaped by survival rather than opportunity. Growing up in a community of displacement taught him resilience, responsibility, and the belief that education is not just a path upward; it is a lifeline.

After graduating from secondary school, Erick earned a place at the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in South Africa, a school committed to developing the next generation of African Leaders. At ALA, Erick learned what education could become when it is rooted in purpose and empowerment. He later attended Skidmore College in New York, where he graduated with a degree in Computer Science. Erick is currently a software engineer at Amazon, working for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each step of his journey reinforced a simple truth: talent is universal, but opportunity is not.

As a board member of Jasper, Erick brings strategic thinking, a deep understanding of community-centered development, and lived experience with the very barriers Jasper exists to address. His background in software development allows him to support Jasper's long-term systems planning and digital innovation in education, while his personal story keeps the school grounded in its mission. He knows what it means to grow up in a place where education can change everything. Erick's commitment is clear: to build schools where every child can see a future they did not know was possible, and to ensure that Jasper becomes a place where hope is not just imagined, but realized.