Degree in Law, University of Zambia; post graduate studies, Institute for Advanced Legal Studies; Masters in International Business Administration, Edith Cowan University. Formerly, First Lady of Zambia, wife to the late President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa. 2002, founded Maureen Mwanawasa Community Initiative. Member of the Board: Australian Institute Business Trust, Zambia; Law Association of Zambia; Zambia Association for High Value Crops; Female Lawyers Association, Zambia; Women Law Society, UK; Zambia Women Football Association. Council Member: Women's Rights Committee; LAZ; University Women's Association. Recipient of awards: International Hope Award, World Vision (2006); John Thompson Legacy of a Dream Award, Georgetown University (2007).