ENOCK MUSYOKA

Partnership and Growth Manager at Praekelt.org 

Enock is the Partnership and Growth Manager at Praekelt.org. Enock has 12 years of experience from the industries of digital technologies, medical devices, and global public health with an extensive experience in social impact and innovation. His focus areas are operations and people management, product management, relationship management, business development, design thinking, training and facilitation. He has committed his career thus far to designing and building Pan-African digital health innovations that impact social change by creating channels for underserved populations to access quality health care and lead dignified lives. Enock is also a 2020 East Africa Fellow. 

GLADWEL ANZAYE 

Senior Program Associate, Acumen Academy East Africa 

Gladwel joined Acumen in November 2020. Prior to Acumen, Gladwel worked at the British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya providing executive support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) which entailed coordinating all administrative and logistical needs of the team as well as overseeing special projects driven by the SLT. Earlier in her career Gladwel worked for the Emerging Young Leaders Africa, a Pan-African Leadership development Organization supporting the development of young African leaders. These experiences have been immensely useful in her role at the Acumen Academy. 

JOY GIKANDI

Programme Lead, Acumen Academy East Africa 

Joy is responsible for the East Africa Fellows Programme strategy, partner engagement, training, and coaching. She also provides oversight on recruitment & selection, community engagement and programme administration. In previous roles, she has co-led a venture to build affordable housing in Nairobi; managed operations for an energy fund aiming to catalyse an emerging high growth potential solar energy ecosystem in East Africa; and worked in the training and capacity building space.

KEVIN NJAGI

Digital Marketing Associate, Acumen 

Kevin works with Acumen’s communications team as a Digital Marketing Associate. In his role, Kevin uses different forms of media to communicate the impact that Acumen has through our innovative investees and community of changemakers and leaders who have gone through the Acumen Fellowship. He started his career in market research and transitioned to digital marketing and he has worked with multiple brands in various sectors ranging from construction to financial services. His passion for social impact has seen him set up a community football organization mentoring at-risk youth in his community.

KRYSTAL NDINDA

Executive Assistant, Acumen East Africa

Krystal’s work entails administrative, logistical, recruitment and operational support to all aspects of the Regional Managing Directors office as well as any programming under Acumen East Africa. Prior to joining Acumen, she worked at an embassy providing policy research and executive support to Senior Diplomats. Subsequently, she also oversaw special projects in Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, and Seychelles and is well-versed in the geopolitical and developmental concerns of East and Southern Africa. Krystal shares a passion for mentorship having served in various programs at the University of Cape Town and Greenhorn Mentorship at the University of Nairobi. 

MARGARET YEBEI

Administrative Assistant, Acumen East Africa

Margaret Yebei offers administrative and operational support for all AEA staff. Most recently, Margaret was an Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at a local university. Margaret’s work experience spans over 12 years mostly in international non-governmental organizations including Heifer International and SNV Netherlands Development Organization. She has rich experience in office management, project administration and executive support. Margaret holds an MBA from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

ROSELYNN AWILI - (Inflection Points Facilitator) 

Program Director, Dignitas Ltd, 

Roselynn is the Program Director at Dignitas Ltd in Kenya. Dignitas uses an innovative training and coaching approach to empower schools and educators in marginalized communities to transform students’ opportunities. Roselynn leads the programs team in strategic direction setting and, is a certified strategic management and leadership professional who believes that leadership involves pursuing excellence and making a difference.

TOWELA NGONDI

Operations Associate, Acumen Academy East Africa

Towela joined Acumen in November 2022. Prior to her current role, Towela worked as a Public Relations specialist, helping organizations to craft compelling stories for a range of audiences. She also has experience working with behaviour change startups, where she helped to streamline their training and recruitment processes. Towela is passionate about using her skills to make a positive impact and is committed to creating meaningful change through her work.