TEAM & BOARD
Few people.
Full commitment.
A small core team, a hands-on Uganda-based crew, an advisory board, and the local partners who make the work possible.
WHO WE ARE
The SCU Team
Florian Knollmann
PRESIDENT
& CO-FOUNDER
Domagoj Hart
DIRECTOR OF
GLOBAL STRATEGY
Morgan Long
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
& CO-FOUNDER
Klemen Kosi
CHIEF BRAND AMBASSADOR
Max Eihausen
PROJECT SPECIALIST
Paul Riener
CO-FOUNDER
Dr. Sarah Ivory
RESEARCH & EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Max Tuana
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Uganda team - Rwenzori Trekking Services
ON THE GROUND
Our on-the-ground team in Kilembe is Rwenzori Trekking Services (RTS) — the local partner who leads guiding, planting, and community work.
John Hunwick
FOUNDER, RTS
Brian Kibalama
UGANDA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Edison Kule
LOCAL TEAM LEADER
ADVISORY BOARD
Our board helps shape strategy and open doors — the team above handles the day-to-day
Here for the big picutre
ON THE GROUND
Dr. Anne Dix
Dr. Anne Dix is a seasoned U.S. Foreign Service officer with over 25 years of experience in international development and environmental conservation. She has led programs across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on community-led development and natural resource management. Formerly USAID’s Country Representative in Botswana and Director of its largest public diplomacy program, Anne holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and is passionate about protecting unique ecosystems like the Rwenzori Mountains. Her expertise supports Ski Club Uganda’s mission to blend adventure with environmental and community impact
BOARD MEMBER
John Porter
John Porter is the retired Vice President of Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, Florida. During his tenure, he played a key role in community outreach and charitable initiatives, including leading efforts to donate equipment and supplies from the former Baptist Hospital campus to local and international nonprofit organizations. John is recognized for his commitment to service and for fostering partnerships that improve lives both locally and abroad.
BOARD MEMBER
LOCAL TEAM LEADER
Dr. Bob Nakileza
Dr. Bob Nakileza is a senior lecturer and environmental geographer with expertise in environmental management, geography, geoinformatics, and climate sciences. He has coordinated the Mountain Resource Centre since 1996, promoting mountain research and education in the region. Dr. Nakileza is published on mountain-related issues and actively involved with the Mountain Partnership and Mountain Research Institute. He also serves on the coordination committee of the Commission for Mountains Society of the International Geographical Society.
BOARD MEMBER