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.
Shamiri Institute Group picture collage, best collaborative team at Shamiri Institute Nairobi

Meet the Shamirians

Wherever we come from, what brings us Shamirians together is our collective commitment to our shared values and our belief in the future that we are building.
Shamiri Institute Leadership team, Hilda Nyareso, Veronica Ngatia, Rahim Daya, Tom Osborn, Brenda Ochuku

Leadership

A strong team on a personal mission to make mental health accessible for all.

Tom Osborn

Founder & CEO

Rahim Daya

Head of Growth and Strategy

Hilda Nyareso

Chief Operations Officer

Katherine Venturo-Conerly

Co-Founder & Scientific Director

Veronica N. Ngatia

Director of Service Delivery

Caleb Kiarie

Director of Partnerships, People & Engagement

Shadrack Lilan

Head of Technology

Soni Adriance

Director of Communications
Shamiri Institute Full Team: Working in Mental health to enable African youth to Thrive

Core Team

Blackbelts and cowgirls committed to scaling our impact and shaping the future.

Anthony Waweru

Deputy Director Shamiri Hubs

Benny H. Otieno

Data & Tech Associate

Cheryl Kahuria

Service Delivery Senior Associate

Chichi Ngatti

Finance & Operations Associate

Christine Oginga

Founder's Office Senior Associate

Davis Wambugu

Senior Software Developer

Faith Kamau

Research Associate

George Stanley

Cybersecurity Intern

Harriet Bett

Accountant

Ian Gathura

Multimedia Content Producer

Joan Kamere

Train Team Senior Associate

John Kinyua

Deputy Director Partnerships

Kane Vundi

Research and Innovation Intern

Lelo Memba

Clinical Operations Associate

Linet Kithinji

Operations & Admin Associate

Marie Odhiambo

Service Delivery Associate

Minneh Kimunya

Clinical Operations Intern

Netsanet Asmelash

Brand and Social Media Manager

Nickson Mugambi

Service Delivery Intern

Okoth Okoth

Service Delivery Associate

Priscilla Agunda

Research and Innovation Intern

Ray Kongong'a

Research & Evidence Intern

Rediet E.G. Alemu

Country Lead - Ethiopia

Rosine Baseke

Research Associate

Ruth Wangari

Service Delivery Associate

Sheldon Kahi

Clinical Operations Senior Associate

Wendy Mmbone

Innovations and Insights Senior Associate

Board

We are supported by a board of directors and a science board that includes world leading experts.

Martha Obasi

Board Treasurer

Alan Davidson

Board Chair

Isaac M. Mbiti

Science Board

Dr. Christine Wasanga

Board Member

Prof. David Ndetei

Science Board

Dr. Marianne F. Potvin

Board Member

Dr. Eve Puffer

Science Board

Dr. Thomas Rusch

Science Board

Gail O'keefe

Board Member

Anika Warren Wood

Board Member

Prof. John Weisz

Science Board

Shamirians Are United by the Shamiri Culture.

The Shamiri Culture allows us to live to our shared values and actualize our mission across multiple generations of people and opportunities. At it’s core, it supports rapid innovation and excellent execution while amplifying our shared humanity.
Shamiri Institute Team members

"Culture brings us together, and allows us to remain successful across many generations of Shamirians. It is what makes us unique."

Tom Osborn
Founder & CEO | Shamiri