Our Team

Paula Meyer is the Founder of Friends of Ngong Road and an emeritus member of its Board of Directors. In 2005, Meyer and her family visited Kenya and Tanzania for...

Dan Fernelius is the President of Friends of Ngong Road. He brings with him nearly fifteen years of experience building nonprofit organizations that are thoughtful in structure, clear in purpose,...

Kelvin joined the organization in April 2013 as an ICT Coordinator. In April 2017, he was promoted to Programme Coordinator where he supported the programme Director. In April 2020, the...

Jill LaLonde is Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Friends of Ngong Road. She brings nearly twenty years of experience helping mission-driven organizations strengthen strategy, operations, governance, and leadership...

Maureen is a seasoned legal professional with over five years of experience in providing comprehensive governance, compliance, and legal support to organizations. As the Corporate Secretary and Data Protection Officer...

Naomi Miezwa is the Manager of Engagement and Experience at Friends of Ngong Road. She focuses on building the systems, structures, and touchpoints that shape how sponsors and donors experience...

As the Marketing and Media Associate at NRCF, Fammy directs the organization’s digital strategy, brand engagement, and storytelling initiatives. Her journey with NRCF began in 2013 as a 7th-grade student living in...

Maureen was born and raised in the slums of Ngando Village, one of the slums in Nairobi. She is a beneficiary of the program and attributes her success to her...

Mary has been working for the organization since 2009. She has a passion for children and feels NRCF is the best place to be. She feels she has gained more...

Callen was born and raised in Nyamira County, Western Kenya. She attained her Certificate in Deacon Work from Ogango Deaconess Training College. She started giving back to the community by...

Before joining the Organization, Japheth worked with Compassion and ChildFund Children Organization. He feels that he has a calling and a passion for working with children.

Victor Wambua is a beneficiary of the program and one of our first bachelor’s degree graduates. He attributes his success to his late sponsors Chuck and Janet Gleason and also...

Norah Keya is having a remarkable journey with the organization NRCF. Raised in Nakuru County, she developed a strong passion for community development, which led her to pursue that field....

My favorite part of my job is interacting with students in the library because I like cultivating a reading culture among our students and thus helping to change lives. I...

George knew he wanted to impact other people’s lives and make a difference in society. Life in the university taught him to make wise decisions keeping in mind the welfare...

Wence has the desire to help others. He got employed immediately after his internship as a Case Manager in Primary Department.

Lucy was born and raised in Muranga County in a family of six. She has a Diploma in Community Health from the Kenya Institute of Professional Studies. She started working...

Washingtone is a Computer Science professional passionate about empowering students through technology and digital literacy. With a strong focus on digital empowerment, Washingtone Aura is committed to improving students’ ICT...

Emily is deeply passionate about child development and believes it plays a central role in advancing sustainable development, with children at the heart of meaningful societal progress. She is a...

Kris is currently Senior Vice President of think2perform providing executive leadership coaching and training. Kris’s area of expertise is helping leaders maximize their effectiveness by helping them improve their emotional...

Jeff is the Programme and Education Committee Chair in charge of program implementation oversight as well as reviewing education program structure and partnerships. Geoffrey Nthiga (Jeff) joined NRCF in January...

A Minnesota native, Judy Vijums is a co-founder and partner at Cobalt Capital Partners, a private equity firm serving small, privately held companies. Judy has spent more than 25 years...

Ashley Boat, Ph.D. is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Northstar Evaluation, where she helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their evaluation, learning, and impact measurement practices.

Anne brings a rich, diverse background spanning corporate sales, international education, and nonprofit leadership to the FoNR board. She began her career in sales with Ryerson Steel in Seattle and...

Grace Ondara is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the banking industry. After spending a decade as a relationship manager at Barclays Bank of Kenya and Standard Chartered Bank...

Leslie Walstrom is an accomplished professional with a proven track record in Financial Services Marketing and Customer Experience. With over 30 years of experience, she has demonstrated exceptional skills in...

Keith holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota. He is a...

Before shifting to non-profit work, Doug worked at American Express and its subsidiaries, including a long-term international assignment based in London, its financial services entity Ameriprise, and in several start-ups....

Sara S. Janz, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Wealth Management Solutions and RiverSource Life at Ameriprise Financial. As Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Wealth...

Palak is the Marketing Director for East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands at Mastercard. Palak brings on board over 15 years of experience in Marketing and advertising-related fields with different...

Paul Dalizu was elected to the board in July 2023. He commands a wealth of experience of almost two decades in leadership, board advisory, people & culture and corporate communication,...

Claudia is a passionate education entrepreneur with over 19 years of experience spanning both business and education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the Catholic University...

Rephah is the Chair of the Employment and Entrepreneurship Committee. Rephah is passionate about youth empowerment. She wants to ensure the organization achieves its Education and Employment Goals by leveraging...