About

I am a strategist and community builder with deep, long-standing relationships across East Africa’s tech and research ecosystems. For over 15 years, I have designed, implemented, and supported initiatives that use technology for the public interest — across climate resilience, agricultural innovation, public health, education, and open knowledge.

With a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from UC Irvine and a career that bridges research, practice, and funding strategy, I specialize in helping organizations refine their programs, strengthen their networks, and grow sustainably. I have raised over $5.7M in funding, built and led research teams like the one at Nairobi’s iHub, and overseen global grantmaking portfolios supporting grassroots innovation.

Currently, I serve as the Interim Managing Director for a new community of practice focused on decentralized, membership-led governance. I also support the development of new research initiatives like Research Data Share and at Baraza Media Lab, and consult with organizations such as Feminist Africa journal to modernize their tech infrastructure and workflows.

Whether you are based in Kenya and looking to sharpen your strategy, or seeking to establish new programs and partnerships in the region, I bring the expertise, networks, and local insight to help you succeed.

Let’s work together to build thoughtful, community-rooted programs that drive meaningful impact.