Claudine Dumbi is a sister of Notre Dame de Namur in Kinshasa, Congo. She holds a doctorate in agricultural economics. As a professor and dean at the Catholic University of Congo, she facilitates sessions on environmental conservation inspired by Laudato Si'. Her research focuses on rural economy, the informal activities of Congolese women and environmental management. She als provides crucial technical support to female farmers. 

 

Joanna Kozakiewicz is a Catholic freelance writer for Global Sisters Report. She has over a decade of experience in professional photography. Before joining GSR, she worked for a nonprofit organization in Canada. 

Anne Lyons was born in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland, where she completed her primary and high school studies with the Presentation Sisters. In 1970, she joined the Union of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She has ministered in Ireland, the U.S., Pakistan, Cambodia and Rome. In July 2023, she completed required studies and was officially recognized by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints as congregational postulator.  

Sr. Odilia Wonondo is from Malawi. She is one of ten siblings and completed her early education in the districts of Blantyre and Zomba. After training as a primary school teacher at Providence Teachers Training College, she briefly taught at Nguludi Girls Primary School. She later joined the Congregation of The Daughters of Wisdom. She studied in London, obtaining a postgraduate diploma in education and a Bachelor of Arts in theology. Upon returning to Malawi, she made her final vows and taught for 42 years until her retirement in 2001.