Since our founding in 2007, we have been a team of program experts, public school educators, students, Child Protection Volunteers, parents and local leaders.
Community-centered,
locally-led.
Leadership Team
Rosaline Muraya
Executive Director (Kenya)
Njabini, Kenya
Rosaline (Rosa) Muraya has over 13 years of experience and technical expertise leading the development and strategy of programs focused on girls’ education, gender equity, and inclusion across Africa. Prior to joining our team, she served as Kenya Country Director for Education Development Trust where she worked closely with both the public and private sector to advance girls’ education. Rosa’s passion for empowering girls through education is inspired by her own life’s journey.
Leila de Bruyne
Co-Founder, Programmatic Accompaniment
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Georgina Wanjiku
Director of Programs
Njabini, Kenya
Justine King
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Nyambura Mwaura
Director Operations & Administration
Njabini, Kenya
David Maina
Head of School, Flying Kites Academy
Njabini, Kenya
Daniel On’gamo
Finance & Compliance Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Mary Okumu Alego
Programs Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Jackline Mwendwa
Programs Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Happiness Nyagah
Manager of Social Work Services
Njabini, Kenya
Christopher Okal
ICT Systems & Training Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Pauline Mwihaki
Senior Teacher, Flying Kites Academy
Njabini, Kenya
Esther Okiri
School Administration Manager
Njabini, Kenya
James Kinyanjui
Facilities & Safety Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Robert Muchai
Production Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Harrison Maina
Nutrition Manager
Njabini, Kenya
Katie Quinn
Director of Donor Relations & Communications
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Morgan Cormier
Manager of Institutional Partnerships
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Board of Directors
Leila de Bruyne
Co-Founder & Programmatic Accompaniment
Flying Kites
Pamela Norley
Chair
Former President, Fidelity Charitable
Alyne Cistone
Chief Executive Officer, Global Tides Consulting
Vicki Knox
The Seymour H. Knox Foundation
Katie Douglas Martel
Director, Wellsprings Family Foundation
Kathy Winters
Attorney at Law
Open positions
To apply, please submit your resumé and a cover letter to [email protected]
