
Moses Mpanga
Email: mosesm@mindnest.org
Role: Founder & Executive Director
About
Moses’ journey into mental health wasn’t planned—it was stumbled upon. He dropped out of his first university major, uncertain and quietly searching for meaning, when he stumbled over psychology, where something clunked. What started as a detour led him to a deep calling. His own journey through uncertainty, curiosity, and discovery is what fuels his empathy and commitment to supporting others.
This personal path also reflects in his early experiences with emotional support. Growing up, therapy wasn’t something Moses interfaced with; if anything, his grandmother’s warm bed was the closest he came to therapy, especially on nights when childhood fears kept him awake. His grandmother’s quiet comfort taught him the healing power of presence long before he ever read about it in a textbook. He believes that the small, conscious choices we make each day significantly influence our emotional wellbeing, resilience, and longevity.
This belief has informed his professional journey. He has led national-level mental health programs, worked in clinical settings such as Butabika National Mental Hospital, 11 regional referral hospitals in Uganda, and provided psychological support across a wide spectrum of populations—from underserved communities to high-performing corporate teams.
Building on this experience, Moses founded MIND Nest Uganda, where he leads a team of mental health professionals who offer therapy, workplace wellness services, and community-based mental health interventions. His work is grounded in the belief that mental health should not be a privilege or taboo, but a shared, everyday conversation.
All of this comes together in the way Moses shows up in his work. Whether he's facilitating a healing session, writing about mental health, or training frontline professionals, Moses brings humility, humor, and heart to the work he does. He’s committed to helping people not just survive, but live, grow, and connect through collaboration, inclusivity, and creating a movement that says mental health matters.