Meet the Team
Madelene Isaacks Director
Madelene has been involved in LGBTQI+ activism in Namibia since the early 2000s, including work with The Rainbow Project, one of the country’s earliest LGBTQI+ organisations. She has worked in the religious space since 2003. Madelene holds a degree from the University of Namibia and worked as a civil servant before transitioning into NGO work until the establishment of TULINAM in 2014. She has been the director to date.
director@tulinam.org.na
Gerhard Samuel Mason Program Officer
Gerhard also known as Mason by many, is a young activist with experience in communications. He is a community organiser at heart, in amplifying queer voices and creating inclusive spaces through events and storytelling. Since joining TULINAM, his current work as the TULINAM programs officer focuses on fostering dialogue with Parents, family members and allies of LGBTI, supporting faith in conversations around faith and sexuality while strengthening relationship between the LGBTI community and the church.
programs@tulinam.org.na
Getlien Gauses Finance Assistance
Getlien joined the Tulinam team in 2018. Having previously worked with Voluntary Services Overseas as a Finance Officer. She later left as the OVS offices had closed. With her experience, she joined TULINAM as a Finance Assistant. Her role as a finance assistant has gained her experience in Bookkeeping, invoicing and financial reporting. Getlien has taken the role of the finance officer when she was promoted in 2024. A position she holds currently.
finance@tulinam.org.na
Tangeni Haindongo Office Assistant
Tangeni is a God-fearing man who from the northern parts of Namibia. He grew interest in the TULINAM work as he has experienced and observed the hardships and limitations of LGBTI people in the north. He joined TULINAM for the sole purposes that he would be able to learn the TULINAM process of reconciling faith and sexuality in his community. He has been part of the team since 2024.
info@tulinam.org.na
Vacant position Finance Manager
We are looking for a finance manager
finance@tulinam.org.na