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 extensive experience in community development, education, digital skills, youth empowerment, creative industries and sustainable development.

Lorraine Carneiro

Lorraine Carneiro

Board Chairperson

She is a career banker with a passion for conservation and wildlife. She brings over 25 years of experience in building systems and partnerships

Carol Kiiru

Carol Kiiru

Director, Diaspora Engagement & Partnerships

Leads MindMe’s diaspora engagement and partnership development, connecting diaspora networks, expertise and resources with community-development opportunities.

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 & Digital Programmes Lead

Leads creative, digital and technology-enabled programmes, including digital skills, creative empowerment and technology-driven learning.

Felix Mureithi

Felix Mureithi

Lead Content & Communications Manager

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