Our values define our culture.
Meet the team
Our team is dedicated to transforming the economic landscape for women and girls across Africa. We bridge the gap between bold ideas and sustainable impact, combining technical precision with a deep commitment to the communities we serve. Together, we ensure every woman and girl we reach has the tools and the courage to own her future.
Leads the organization’s overall vision and strategic direction, ensuring all initiatives align with the long-term mission and growth goals.
Linda Latsko Lockhart
CEO
Oversees the daily execution of organizational strategy and manages high-level stakeholder relationships to drive operational success.
Diane Lees
Executive Director
Coordinates executive logistics, correspondence, and scheduling to optimize the leadership team’s efficiency and focus.
Cassandra McDonald
Executive Assistant
Coordinates the mentor / friends of Global Give Back Circle trips to Kenya, which take place at least twice a year.
Bob Hertzka
Africa Travel Curator
Directs and oversees the design and implementation of the organization’s large scale programs in Kenya to ensure alignment with strategic goals and create impact.
Mwende Munuve
Chief of Programs
Manages large scale cross functional programs from inception to delivery, bridging strategic goals with execution to improve processes and technology to deliver measurable impact.
Anan M Anodjo
Program Transformation Manager
Manages the delivery of core programmatic work, ensuring that regional activities meet high standards of quality and participant engagement.
Mary Kwena
Programs Lead
Develops and refines educational materials and learning frameworks that serve as the foundation for the organization’s skilling programs.
Humphrey Nengo
Curriculum Expert
Leads initiatives that empower participants with business skills, driving economic self-sufficiency and sustainable growth for participants.
Sharon Ndegwa
Entrepreneurship Lead
Ensures all programs adhere to global safeguarding standards and integrate gender-transformative approaches into their design.
Victoria Thiga
Gender & Safeguarding Manager
Strengthens program delivery by building skills, knowledge and efficiency across program resources.
Paul Nandia
Capacity Building Officer
Monitors and analyzes data specific to the Second Chance Program to identify trends and improve outcomes for program participants.
Jacob Lusweti
Second Chance Program Analyst
Designs and oversees the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) frameworks used to measure program success and inform strategy.
Marissa Watkins
MERL Lead
Conducts rigorous data analysis and field monitoring to provide the evidence-based insights necessary for tracking program progress and KPIs.
Edward Ikoona
MERL Analyst
Supports the MERL team by collecting, verifying, and analyzing field data to track progress against program KPIs.
Ann Oduor
MERL Analyst
Translates complex datasets into actionable insights, helping the organization identify new opportunities for growth and program optimization.
Ellis Feldman
Data Discovery Analyst
Amplifies the organization’s mission by crafting compelling narratives and managing external communications that connect our impact with a global audience.
Hellen Githakwa
Head of Impact & Youth Voice
Builds strategic alliances and secures the diversified funding needed to sustain and scale the organization’s reach.
Rebecca Kalejaye
Fundraising & Partnership Sr. Mgr
Captures and crafts powerful narratives from our field work, ensuring the voices of our beneficiaries are at the heart of our brand identity.
Esther Kiragu
Storytelling
Manages the organization’s financial health through rigorous budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal oversight.
Paula Simmonds
Finance Manager
Oversees the financial health, strategic alignment, and operational compliance of large-scale programs in Kenya, managing budgets, forecasting, risk mitigation, and financial reporting.
Silas Murianki
Finance & Governance Lead
Optimizes the daily operational flow of the Kenya office and champions a positive team culture through dedicated HR management and administrative excellence.
Jackline Chepkoech
HR & Office Manager
Manages a mix of administrative and strategic duties across HR Management and Finance.