Systems-Level Advisory & Policy Influence
Advised national and provincial governments in 3 countries on strengthening service delivery systems and workforce development. Led multi-stakeholder processes resulting in professional standards adopted into national law. Produced strategic reports and led advocacy initiatives to secure over $5M in new investments.

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Large-Scale Program Leadership
Directed programs ranging from $11M to $50M across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Oversaw cross-functional teams of 40+ across program delivery, finance, health, education, and community services. Led organizational startups, restructurings, and scale-ups in complex operating environments.

 

Organizational Culture & People Leadership
Built high-performing teams through intentional people strategies. Achieved 91% staff engagement and reduced staff turnover from 60% to 5% in one year. Known for calm, visible, and supportive leadership through periods of significant change.

 

Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Secured cumulative funding exceeding $100M from bilateral, multilateral, government, and foundation sources. Built trusted relationships with funders across the full lifecycle — from concept shaping to grant renewal and reporting.

 

Strategic Communications & Community Engagement
Designed multi-channel communications strategies adopted by government ministries. Led advocacy and behaviour-change initiatives reaching over 100,000 community members. Developed training materials, policy briefs, and stakeholder engagement tools used at national scale - see publications.