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.

Meet the Shamirians

Tom Osborn

Co-Founder & CEO

Katherine Venturo-Conerly

Co-Founder & Scientific Director

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

Evelyn Wong

Research Fellow

Harriet Bett

Accountant

Herman Omune

Research Intern

Hilda Nyareso

Chief Operations Officer

Ian Gathura

Multimedia Expert

Joan Kamere

Senior Associate

John Kinyua

Senior Associate

Kendi Juma

Executive Assistant & Community Manager

Linet Kithinji

Finance & Operations Intern

Netsanet Asmelash

Social Media Manager & Product Designer

Rahim Daya

Chief of Staff

Rediet Emebet Getnet Alemu

Scientific Innovations Lead

Rosine Baseke

Research Associate

Ruth Wangari Ngatia

Programs Associate

Sheldon Kahi

Programs Associate

Sitephen Odhiambo

Office Administrator

Symon Murage

Programs Associate

Veronica N. Ngatia

Director of Service Delivery

Wendy Mmbone

Research Associate

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.

Board of directors, science board, and advisors

Martha Obasi

Board of Directors

Bain Capital Double Impact

Martha Obasi

Dr. Thomas Rusch

Dr. Thomas Rusch

Dr. Eve Puffer

Duke University

Dr. Eve Puffer

Prof. David Ndetei

University of Nairobi & AMHRTF

Prof. David Ndetei

Prof. John Weisz

Harvard University

Prof. John Weisz

Dr. Anywhere Sikochi‍

Harvard Business School

Dr. Anywhere Sikochi‍

Tom Osborn

Secretary, Board of Directors

Shamiri Institute

Tom Osborn

Dr. Christine Wasanga

Board of Directors, Science Board

Kenyatta University

Dr. Christine Wasanga

Marianne F. Potvin

Board of Directors

Marianne F. Potvin

Gail O'keefe

Board of Directors

Harvard University

Gail O'keefe

Katherine Venturo-Conerly

Board of Directors, Science Board

Harvard University

Katherine Venturo-Conerly

Alan Davidson

Chairman, Board of Directors

Alan Davidson

Become a Shamirian. We are hiring

Senior Associate - Research & Evidence

Full-time

Nairobi, Kenya

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Senior Associate - Recruitment (Service Delivery)

Full-time

Nairobi, Kenya

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Intern - Research & Evidence

Full-time

Nairobi, Kenya

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Director of Government Relations

Full-time

Nairobi, Kenya

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Director of Communications

Full-time

Nairobi, Kenya

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