Our Team

Board of Directors

Board Chair

Josephine Karani

Seasoned, career & veteran broadcast journalist for over three decades, Media trainer, Digital & Safety Online trainer and Mentor.Holder of Master of Arts in Communication Studies & BA graduate of Communications and Sociology from the University of Nairobi.Holder of Diploma in Television Production/ Presentation from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC).Holder of Certificate of Educational Programme Production Course (EPPC) from Radio Nederlands Training Centre (RNTC), the Netherlands.Holder of numerous certificates and testimonials on communication, and allied media.Alumni of Spring Pod Coaching program as well as alumni of the Coaching and Leadership Course (The Media Project) of Poynter Institute, South Florida University, USA.Founding Chairperson of the Board of Life Lifters Organization. Member and Chairperson, International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT)-Kenya Chapter and Board Treasurer, IAWRT-International.Member of Association of Professional Broadcasters (APB) and Advisory board member of Gusii Scribes Welfare (GSW). Accredited member of the Media Council of Kenya.

Alafia Stewart

Alafia is a social activist and DEI consultant. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Dillard University, New Orleans, an M.B.A in Human Resources from Universidad InterAmerican, Puerto Rico. An Oakland California native, Alafia is a social activist, entrepreneur, and speaker. When not community organizing, she can most likely be found singing karaoke and/or trying all the amazing food the San Francisco Bay area has to offer. Alafia lives by the motto: "2+2=4, but so does 3+1." There is almost never just one way to solve a problem so diversity in perspective is vital.

Vice Chair

Board Member

Audrey Too

Driven by the words ‘We can achieve anything we desire, our only limitation is our belief. Audrey’s passion is to guide the next generation of women to seek out what gives them purpose. She takes pride in being involved in causes that would make an underprivileged girl have better access to opportunities that would improve their lives. As an Operations Manager with a background in Law, Business Management and Project Management, Audrey’s main motto in life is there is always a better and more efficient way to do anything, you just have to find it and apply it.

Peninah Ringera

Peninah holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA[K]) and a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP[K]). She possesses a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and a Master of Science in Commerce, specializing in Finance & Investment. With over a decade of experience in both finance and human resource management, Peninah is a seasoned professional.Her strategic mindset seamlessly integrates financial expertise with strong HR leadership, resulting in driving organizational success. Peninah has a robust track record of steering financial operations, developing and executing financial policies that align seamlessly with organizational objectives, implementing impactful HR strategies, and fostering a thriving workplace culture. Her portfolio encompasses talent acquisition, performance management, and nurturing robust employee relations.

Treasurer

Secretary

Sharon Kate Ng'ang'a

A notable speaker, TV presenter, business developer, brand ambassador and moderator, Sharon's work has landed her at global events such as the 2016 UNCTAD Youth Forum in Nairobi, Kenya as a keynote address; 2016 Universal Day of the Child Forum by Safaricom Limited as the Youth keynote speaker; and the 2016 Segal Family Foundation Annual African Meeting as one of four selected Kenyan Youth Delegates held in Kampala, Uganda. Miss Ng’ang’a was also among the youngest Youth Mentors and Speaker during the inaugural 2016 Blaze Kenya by Safaricom Limited Youth Network Campaign, sharing her empowering and personal story with thousands of youths in six different counties in Kenya. She is a multi-faceted social entrepreneur with a special knack for community development based in Nairobi, Kenya. She has vast experience as a Girl Child/Youth Advocate, Youth Mentor, Media Personality, Pan-African Commercial Model, and all-round Artist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and Statistics from Nairobi University.