Our Team
Our Kenyan staff make essential decisions about and implement our student services, giving the community crucial ownership, accountability, and leadership.
The USA staff and volunteers provide vital fundraising, donor outreach, and fiscal management to support our work in Kenya.

Rinda Hayes - Co-Founder, Program Director

Joseph Mwengea - Co-Founder, Executive Director, Kenya

Franciscah Kamene - Senior Director of Operations, Kenya

Mark Friess - Executive Director, USA

Clemence Budala - Program Director, Kenya

Stephen Kabani - Sponsorship Director, Kenya

Brent Hayes - Operations Director, USA

Mwanaisha Mwayama - Librarian, Kenya

Christy Russell - Communications Director, USA

Patrick Musyoka - Accountant, Kenya

China Ageros - Operations Manager, USA
Mariam Omar - Program Coordinator, Kenya

Winnie Seche - Program Manager, Kenya

Nelson Mangale - Program Coordinator, Kenya

Beatrice Mnazi - Program Coordinator, Kenya

James Julo - Program Coordinator, Kenya

Abbey Clark - Grant Manager, USA

Taz Thomas - Director of Sponsorships, USA

Mandy Schroeder - Director of Communications, USA