Janet Kantalama

Janet Kantalama is the Executive Director of Safe Places Uganda, a private provider of mental, neurological, and addiction support services for individuals, families, workplaces, schools, and communities. She brings over 15 years of experience in strategy development, project planning and implementation, mental health policy management, capacity building, and organizational development.

A passionate psychologist and advocate for social justice, Janet is deeply committed to personal growth, people development, and advancing girl child affairs. Her professional expertise spans trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, change management, and enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness.

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology at the University of Namibia, Janet continues to contribute to the field of mental health with a focus on neuro-cognition, development, learning, personality, and health psychology. She is recognized for her proactive leadership, dedication to service, and her role in building partnerships that strengthen mental health systems in Uganda and beyond.