Barbara is an academic and researcher at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in Uganda, where she lectures in the Department of Information Systems. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Cape Town, with her research focusing on enhancing compliance with Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Regulations. Her academic interests span cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, humanitarian work, and animal welfare.
Barbara is deeply committed to community development and advocacy. She leads Effective Altruism initiatives in Kampala and at MUBS, promoting impactful research and supporting both current and future generations. As a resident ambassador for future generations in Uganda, Barbara focuses on building futures literacy, strategic foresight, and long-term thinking among the youth, advocating for intergenerationally fair policies to improve governance and drive sustainable progress.
Her passion lies in creating an equitable and connected humanitarian ecosystem. A fervent advocate for ethical practices in technology and data management, Barbara dedicates her efforts to sharing and developing practical ideas that deliver long-term societal benefits. She envisions working alongside like-minded fellows to foster collaboration and innovation that contribute to a more just and informed world.
