We are young people working for young people

Based in Nairobi, our youth-led team consists of diverse, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, development professionals, community mobilizers, and research scientists. What brings all Shamirians together is our collective commitment to our shared values and our belief in the future that we are building.

What brings Shamirians together

Our values lead the way

Values are what matters to us. We believe that our work is meaningful and impactful when we are guided by a set of shared values and principles.

Tomorrow inspires us to take action today

Shamirians believe that we are building the future of mental health in Africa, for the world. That we can make tomorrow for everyone, inspires us to take action today.

Become a Shamirian. We are hiring

Shamiri Fellow - Nairobi

Full-time

Nairobi, Nairobi County

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Shamiri Fellow - Kiambu

Contract

Kiambu, Kiambu County

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Learn more about working at Shamiri in our Careers page

We are young people working for young people

Meet the Shamirians

Tom Osborn

Co-Founder & CEO

Katherine Venturo-Conerly

Co-Founder & Scientific Director

Anitah Favour

Executive Assistant

Anthony Waweru

Product Manager

Benny H. Otieno

Data & Tech Associate

Brenda Ochuku

Research Manager

Cheryl Kahuria

Programs Associate

Chichi Ngatti

Finance & Operations Associate

Cici Jakobsson

Research Fellow

Daisy Nerima

Research Associate

Eugenia Wachira

Social Media Intern

Evelyn Wong

Research Fellow

Harriet Bett

Accountant

Herman Omune

Research Intern

Hilda Nyareso

Chief Operations Officer

Ian Gathura

Multimedia Expert

Joan Kamere

Associate

John Kinyua

Senior Associate

Linet Kithinji

Finance & Operations Intern

Netsanet Asmelash

Social Media Manager

Okoth Okoth

Research Associate

Rahim Daya

Chief of Staff

Rediet Emebet Getnet Alemu

Scientific Innovations Lead

Rosine Baseke

Research Associate

Ruth Wangari Ngatia

Programs Associate

Sheldon Kahi

Programs Intern

Sitephen Odhiambo

Office Administrator

Solace Akello

Research Intern

Symon Murage

Programs Associate

Veronica N. Ngatia

Programs Manager

Veronica Wanyee

Programs Intern

Wendy Mmbone

Research Associate

What brings Shamirians together

Our values lead the way

Tomorrow inspires us to take action today

Board of directors, science board, and advisors

Martha Obasi

Dr. Thomas Rusch

Dr. Eve Puffer

Prof. David Ndetei

Prof. John Weisz

Dr. Anywhere Sikochi‍

Tom Osborn

Dr. Christine Wasanga

Marianne F. Potvin

Gail O'keefe