About Us

The Passion
Behind Our Purpose.

Our Story

To ensure accessibility to quality education and health care services.

To offer opportunities to the most vulnerable and under-served communities in Uganda by providing them with resources, knowledge and skills that empowers them, hence of ending the cycle of poverty.

Commitment –  Inspiring pro-social self esteem, & strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibility – Empowering and equipping communities to take ownership of their future.

Possibility – Expanding the perspective of communities to make them aware of life’s possibilities.

Support – Serving communities in a caring, inclusive learning and healthy environment.

Tender Grassroots was established in December 2019 by its founder, Fatuma Doka, a certified medical practitioner with over three decades of experience working in the United States of America. 

During her most recent trip to Uganda in October 2019, it became apparent that her years of experience and expertise would be relevant and beneficial in supporting and empowering the most vulnerable in society, hence providing them with better life chances. 

While the community showed resilience by making the most out of the little income and few facilities at hand, it was clear that they would benefit from getting adequate health facilities and professionals to help combat the health challenges they were facing. In addition, the young children were in need of food and educational supplies that would enable them to learn under conducive atmosphere. 

Equipped with this information, TGR was born, with a mandate to give to a new generation through various programs centered within these communities. 

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Tender Grassroots Founder
Fatuma Doka, CRNP

Our Board

Peter
Seneca
BOARD CHAIR
Peter Seneca is a co-founder of Securitas Global Risk Solutions and leads the Credit Solutions department. Previously, he was Vice President at Euler Hermes ACI and a commercial lender at First Union National Bank. Peter holds a surplus lines authority distinction and graduated from Tulane University with a B.S. in management, earning the Omicron Delta Epsilon honor for economics.
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Kenneth
Piña
Board Member
Ken Piña is a seasoned executive with leadership experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. He has held key roles at Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Pernix Therapeutics, Core Risks Ltd. LLC, Henkel Corporation, and Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals. Ken holds degrees from Dickinson School of Law and Rutgers University College of Pharmacy. He has also taught law and co-edited a widely used text on FDA's Food and Drug Law.
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Francis B. Baccay, MD
Board Member
Dr. Francis B. Baccay is an attending surgeon at Montefiore Einstein and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, specializing in general and acute care surgery. He holds degrees from Tulane University and New York Medical College. Dr. Baccay focuses on surgical education and is a board-certified member of several professional associations. He has received multiple awards for clinical teaching excellence.
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Shea Winter Roggio
Board Member
Shea Winter Roggio is a renowned photographer and entrepreneur known for his documentary and portrait photography, earning accolades from National Geographic. He founded Winter Museo, an online art gallery, and Soko Bag, a Korean fried chicken restaurant and brewery. Inspired by his travels, Shea's ventures reflect his commitment to innovation and unique experiences across fine art, business, and hospitality.
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Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes (Ret.)
Board Advisor
Renée Cardwell Hughes is an executive specializing in strategy, leadership development, and change management. She serves on the boards of The Haverford Trust Company and The Independence Health Group. Renée has led Philadelphia OIC, held roles at The Hughes Group and the American Red Cross, and began her career as a corporate attorney and trial judge. She holds degrees from Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Virginia.
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Margaret O' Sullivan
Board Advisor
Margaret O'Sullivan is the Executive Director of Nationalities Service Center, serving over 5,000 refugees and immigrants annually. She has held leadership roles in humanitarian organizations, including the American Red Cross. Margaret has participated in international disaster response and served on transition teams for PA Governor Tom Wolf and Mayor Jim Kenney. She holds a Bachelor's from Boston University and executive certificates from Harvard, Wharton, and Notre Dame.
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