Enid Machayo
Enid Mpumwire Machayo is the Founder, Mental Health Therapist and Character Coach at Global Wellspring LLC, a grief, pre-marital, marriage & family counseling and conflict resolution company based in Northern Virginia that has been in operation for over three years. She helps individuals devastated with their loss, to deal with the painful process of grief of any kind – she trains people how to reach into the depth of their grief and bring comfort and hope. She also helps individuals and couples manage personal and relational conflicts and does pre-marriage counseling. Enid holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Liberty University in Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
In addition, Enid is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Leading Ladies Initiative Inc. Through a work-based learning program, the Leading Ladies Initiative provides students between 10th and 12th grades with an opportunity to break the barriers to women entering the STEM industry.
Born in Uganda before moving to America in the mid-80s due to war in her home country, Enid developed a deep passion for empowering individuals in the diaspora communities and Uganda. During leadership mission trips in Africa, she conceptualizes and delivers training workshops for women, empowering them to end generational poverty through renewing their minds and training in employable vocational skills. Enid also visits village clinics during her mission trips to counsel and encourage workers and pray with the patients.
Enid speaks four languages and has over five certifications related to nonprofit management and career readiness, including Grief, Parenting and Conflict Resolution certification.
Mrs. Machayo and her family happily reside in Northern Virginia.