Teresia Wanjiku

Board Chair and Strategic Impact & Research Governance Advisor

A clinical research expert and public health professional currently with AstraZeneca in the U.S, brings strategic insight and deep experience in global health operations.

• Guide organizational strategy using data, research, and global best practices.
• Oversee program evaluation, impact metrics, and monitoring frameworks.
• Advise on partnerships within health, research, and philanthropic ecosystems.

Chrystina Russell

Innovation & Global Partnerships Catalyst

An educational entrepreneur and strategy executive based in New York, adds expertise in organizational strategy, cross-sector partnerships, and empowering underserved communities.

• Spearhead global partnerships and cross-sector collaborations.
• Support fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and global visibility.
• Guide program innovation, especially in education, empowerment, and community transformation.

Gladys Njoroge

People, Culture & Organizational Development Advisor

A Nairobi-based HR strategist and founder of Right Resource Kenya, offers rich experience in talent management, organizational development, and people-centered leadership.

• Oversee talent strategy, leadership development, and culture shaping.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, staff welfare, and succession planning.
• Support organizational strengthening and people-centered systems.

Dr. Olumide Aina

Sustainability, Engineering & Technical Excellence Champion

A Lagos-based engineer, sustainability expert, and President of the Association of Facilities Management Practitioners Nigeria, brings technical depth in facility management, engineering innovation, and sustainable solutions. Together, they form a dynamic, mission-driven board equipped to steer the organization toward transformative impact.

• Provide technical oversight on sustainability, safety, engineering solutions, and facility management standards.
• Support innovation adoption, ISO alignment, and operational excellence.
• Advise on environmentally responsible growth strategies.