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. Rosa serves as an advisor for Engeza, an initiative of The Gates Foundation aimed at providing support for foundational literacy and numeracy programs across Sub-Saharan Africa, and 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

Laurel Majewski
Senior Director of Strategy & Integration
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

Vicki Knox
The Seymour H. Knox Foundation
Open positions
To apply, please submit your resumé and a cover letter to [email protected]