Biography

Isabella Mwapeya is a hardworking young woman who completed a degree in Arts, majoring in Theology, from the University of Malawi, and is awaiting graduation. Through her academic and extracurricular work, she has developed a background in research, advocacy, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination. She has worked on climate justice and youth engagement through African Students for Liberty, Stilt Africa, and Millennium Campus Network, where she built skills in research, communication, and engaging young people around ideas that create change.

Professionally, Isabella enjoys turning research and conversations into action that serves people. She is passionate about community engagement, wen and youth economic empowerment critical thinking, and finding practical ways to support development. She believes that listening to people and working alongside them is how lasting solutions are built.

Driven by her purpose and the belief that discomfort leads to growth, Isabella joined CorpsAfrica to learn directly from communities and contribute to locally-led initiatives. She is excited to build authentic relationships, grow through service, and show up for the community with heart and humility. In her free time, Isabella enjoys singing, dancing, reading, reflecting, creating content, and having meaningful conversations.