
John Wambugu
Founder
Founder of MindMe International, with experience in community development, technology, education, youth empowerment and the creative industries. Passionate about leveraging technology and partnerships to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Lorraine Carneiro
Board Chairperson
A career banker with a passion for conservation and wildlife, Lorraine brings over 25 years of experience in building effective systems, strengthening partnerships and providing strategic leadership to support organisational growth and sustainable impact.

Carol Kiiru
Director, Diaspora Engagement
Leads MindMe’s diaspora engagement and partnership development, connecting diaspora networks, expertise and resources with community-development opportunities.

Fredrick K. Munyua
Director, Community Peace, Reconciliation & Social Integration
Experienced in community engagement and grassroots development, with a focus on dialogue, conflict resolution, reconciliation and strengthening relationships between communities and institutions.

Gloria Nthenya
Advisory Director, Programmes & Partnerships (Board)
Gloria brings extensive experience in the NGO sector, particularly in programmes and communications. She supports strategic programme development, partnership building and resource mobilisation to advance MindMe International’s growth and impact.

Valentine Njoki
Programmes & Community Liaison Lead
Leads programme coordination, community engagement, stakeholder liaison and implementation support across MindMe initiatives.

David Akunga
Tech lead
Tech Lead driving technical strategy, leading development teams, overseeing projects, and delivering innovative work on the deck

Joe Lukhovi
Creative Programmes Trainer
Leads creative skills training, including the Canon Youth Photography Programme, equipping young people with practical photography, visual storytelling and digital creative skills to expand their opportunities.

Felix Mureithi
Content Lead
Leads content, communications, storytelling, digital communications and documentation of MindMe’s programmes and impact.