Mwima Arbogast Maugo

Mwima Arbogast Maugo is an Assistant Lecturer at the National College of Tourism in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. She specializes in wildlife, gender, and cultural studies, with a focus on the intersection of conservation, cultural values, and community dynamics. Her work integrates academic research with practical expertise in ecotourism and museum curation.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Cultural Heritage, University of Dodoma
• Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management, College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka

Research Interests: Her academic contributions center on the decline of cultural practices among indigenous communities (e.g., Chagga society in Mweka), sustainable wildlife management, and gender equity in conservation efforts. She explores how political ecology and climate change impact cultural preservation and ecological balance.

Affiliations:

• Wildlife and Cultural Expert for SIT Study Abroad programs in Tanzania
• Previously served as curator at Bujora Sukuma Museum (cultural heritage preservation)
• Contributed to ecotourism initiatives via Ranger Safari

Program Involvement: She collaborates on SIT programs such as Tanzania: Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology and Tanzania: Climate Change and Sustainability, bridging academic theory with field-based learning.