Anne comes with 12 plus years of experience primarily in international nutrition; serving in various capacities, including but not limited to researcher, trainer, advisor, educator, consultant, leadership development, and advocacy. Anne’s experience encompasses academic research, tertiary level education, advocacy to senior government policy makers and implementing Social Behavior Change and Communication at community level. Anne’s work has touched upon various areas, from the interaction and importance of nutrition in infectious disease such HIV/AIDS, to raising awareness about the centrality of nutrition to economic development and developing curricula to support nutrition in water, sanitation, and health initiatives. More recently, Anne has qualified as a Certified Coach; thereby expanding her scope to integrating coaching approaches with her nutrition research, training, and consultancy background to support individuals and organizations towards positive, solution focused outcomes in terms of health, wellness as well as transitions. Anne has a passion for translating science, to make it practical and relatable, thus enabling individuals, families and ultimately communities to make informed decisions for their overall benefit

Anne’s background well equips her to SCTLI’s role in, empowering communities through advocacy and implementation of health programs for healthy holistic living. Anne has demonstrated versatility, creativity, and humility in her approach to working with the board team, taking on her role as Chair, as a coach/facilitator, to in furtherance of the board’s quest for deeper insights towards creative practical, optimal and sustainable solutions for SCTLI stakeholders.

Professor Kimani is a retired professor of Community Health and a medical sociologist with over 40 years teaching and research experience at the University of Nairobi. She served as the Chairperson of the Academic Committee in the School of Public health for many years. She has conducted research and published widely in refereed journals. Professor Kimani has extensive experience in implementing health projects in many Kenyan communities. Her theoretical and practical understanding of community initiatives will be helpful in SCTLI’s efforts to reach community and implement projects.

Enid is a CPA (K) with a master’s degree in Business Administration from Strathmore Business School. She has 9 years external audit experience with Deloitte & Touche, Kenya and Tanzania; and 16 years internal audit experience. She has also served in various in boards in Audit & Risk and Finance Board Committees including CPF Financial Services Limited (formerly Laptrust – Local Authorities Pension Trust), Kenya Network Information Centre (Kenic – dotke) USIU – Africa, World Vision Kenya, Business Ireland Kenya (Steering Committee) and Yehu Micro Finance Services Limited. She is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya and Global, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Association of Women Accountants of Kenya and Women on Boards Network Kenya.

Enid is currently working with ICEA LION Life Assurance Company Limited as the Head of Internal Audit. She is married with four children.

Mr. Makopa is an investment and finance professional with over fifteen years capital markets experience working with firms such as Dyer and Blair Investment Bank, Kingdom Securities and ABC Capital. He currently works at Synesis Capital Limited as the Director, Advisory Services and Business Development where he advises corporate and institutional clients on structured investment solutions.

Given his background in financial management, Mr. Makopa will play a crucial role in helping SCTLI optimally manage funds that come in to realise the organisation’s mission.

Mr. Makopa holds a Global Executive MBA with USIU-A/Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, BSc Actuarial Science (Hons) from The University of Nairobi and is a CFA® Charter holder.

Eunice is a seasoned governance, risk, and compliance advocate with over 15 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector contributing to efficiency and effectiveness of strategic decision-making processes both at the policy governance level and at program management level. She is passionate about promotion, protection, and realisation of human rights of all especially the vulnerable; developing and strengthening staff and local institutional capacity to address complex humanitarian development challenges. Being on the board of SCTLI, she plays the role of strategic thinker and problem solver, able to generate and apply unique insights and curate innovative solutions for the different situations that SCTLI will face as it implements its mandate to empower women in communities to lead healthy, whole lives.