Leadership

Meet The Team

Our Co-Founders

Dedicated Youth Leaders

Our organization is driven by a passionate, multidisciplinary team of young African professionals committed to sustainable local action.

Joseph Were

Joseph Were

Founder & CEO

Over 10 years of experience in project management and community development, focusing on strengthening local community resilience.

Sylvia Ongili

Sylvia Ongili

Co-Founder & Strategic Partnerships

Drives external relations, partnership development, and alignment with national and international development policies.

Grace Ekambi

Grace Ekambi

Co-Founder, M&E & Finance Director

Oversees financial planning, transparency controls, and project monitoring and evaluation metrics.

Julie Marion

Julie Marion

Co-Founder & Impact Director

Manages social impact assessments and guides development strategies for sustainable community integration.

Samuel Mbeche

Samuel Mbeche

Co-Founder & Programs Director

Designs and implements educational campaigns, climate actions, and community WASH programs.

Maureen Maina

Maureen Maina

Co-Founder & Chief Finance Director

Coordinates micro-financing, grant allocation, and operational budgeting audits for target county projects.

Teresa Kiyaka

Teresa Kiyaka

Co-Founder & Asst. Executive Director

Assists in overall organizational governance and coordinates inter-departmental workflows.

Grace Toby

Grace Toby

Co-Founder & Youth Development Director

Leads life skills training, digital literacy initiatives, and academic mentorship camps.

Terry Milka

Terry Milka

Co-Founder & Women Empowerment Director

Specializes in gender inclusion, SGBV prevention strategies, and mother-child health awareness.

David Ayieko

David Ayieko

Co-Founder & PR Director

Coordinates press relations, writes outreach stories, and manages public communications.

Calvince Oindi

Calvince Oindi

Co-Founder & Project Coordinator

Ensures site-level execution of tree-planting, cleanups, and local supply drops runs smoothly.

Sammy Kiritu

Sammy Kiritu

Co-Founder & Tech Director

Coordinates information technology, media production, and digital advocacy strategies.