A capable team with complementary expertise

Leadership + Programmes + Community engagement + Partnerships + Communications + Digital & creative skills

John Wambugu

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

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

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

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

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

Valentine Njoki

Programmes & Community Liaison Lead

Leads programme coordination, community engagement, stakeholder liaison and implementation support across MindMe initiatives.

David Akunga

David Akunga

Tech lead

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

Joe Lukhovi

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

Felix Mureithi

Content Lead

Leads content, communications, storytelling, digital communications and documentation of MindMe’s programmes and impact.