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Dr. Philliph Masila Mutisya

Co-Founder & Visionary Leader

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Dr. Philliph Masila Mutisya

At a Glance

Title
Co-Founder, ADADO
Institution
North Carolina Central University
Expertise
Instructional Leadership & Educational Technology
Experience
37+ Years in Higher Education
Co-Founder

Dr. Philliph Masila Mutisya, Ed.D.

Adjunct Professor • North Carolina Central University

Dr. Philliph Masila Mutisya, Ed.D., is an Adjunct at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where he returned in 2026 after retiring in 2024. He previously served as Full Professor of Education and Coordinator of Educational Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the School of Education. With over 37 years of experience in higher education, his work focuses on instructional leadership, curriculum development, educational technology, and professional development across K-20 education.

Dr. Mutisya holds a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership with a concentration in Curriculum Development in Multicultural and Bilingual Education, and a Master's degree in International Education and Training. His research and practice span multicultural education, critical pedagogy, educational entrepreneurship, and global education.

Leadership Roles & Founding Initiatives

  • Lead Founder of Diaspora University Town & Founding Member of the Board of Trustees — DUT.OR.KE
  • Founder & Board of Directors — Diaspora Outreach Developments Inc. — DODFINCORP.ORG
  • Founder & Vice President — Integrated Community Healthcare Inc. — ICHCARE.ORG
  • Co-Founder — Akamba Diaspora Advancement & Development Organization — ADADO.ORG
  • Co-Advisory Board Chair — African Diaspora Coalition USA — ADCUSA
  • Founder — Ndalani Primary School Alumni Association, enhancing a $5 Million project building a Green Village in Yatta, Machakos County, Kenya

Dr. Mutisya has also been instrumental in developing global partnerships, including collaborations between academic institutions and international organizations to advance peacebuilding and research innovation in higher education.

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"We are all in this together — the diaspora's resources, the homeland's needs, one Kamba future."

Dr. Philliph Masila Mutisya, Ed.D. — Co-Founder, ADADO