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Management & Implementation Team

Turning governance into action.

The Leadership Team translates board oversight into action, driving program design, implementation, and accountability across thematic councils and grassroots initiatives.

Together, our leaders, technical experts, and implementation staff bring the skills, relationships, and commitment that keep OGF's work grounded in communities.

Core Leadership

The people who lead our work.

Evelyn Kathure
Co Founder · Executive Director

Evelyn Kathure

Intersectional Justice & Youth Mobilization

Founder and visionary leader, championing gender-responsive, rights-based climate adaptation strategies and youth empowerment.

Job Kimathi Gikundi
Co-Founder · Executive Director

Job Kimathi Gikundi

Coordination & Strategic Support

Provides direct support in program oversight, coordination, and implementation. Ensures smooth alignment between thematic councils, grassroots partners, and donor priorities. Plays a key role in translating strategy into action and strengthening survivor-led governance.

Maureen Makena
Director of Programs

Maureen Makena

Environmental Health & Community Resilience

Designs and implements youth-led climate and health programs, ensuring participatory, inclusive frameworks.

John Mukaria
Finance & Compliance Officer

John Mukaria

Transparent Grant Stewardship

Oversees financial management, compliance, and donor accountability, safeguarding organizational integrity.

Technical & Climate Justice Experts

Jamlick Muchui

Jamlick Muchui

Head of Climate-Smart Agriculture
Agroforestry & Indigenous Innovation
Dr. D. M. Memeu

Dr. D. M. Memeu

Technical Advisor (Green Energy)
Renewable Energy & Agricultural Innovation
Dorcus Kajuju

Dorcus Kajuju

Gender & Inclusion Officer
Intersectional Climate Action

Implementation & Advocacy Team

Liz Joy

Liz Joy

Advocacy & Communications Lead
Narrative Power & Policy Influence
Micheck Gatobu

Micheck Gatobu

Impact & Reporting Officer
Grassroots Accountability
Alice Marete

Alice Marete

Community Resilience Lead
Local Stakeholder Engagement
Caroline Karimi

Caroline Karimi

Logistics & Resource Coordinator
Operational Sustainability
Governance & Leadership Synergy

One structure. Many strengths.

Each level of leadership has a distinct role while working toward one shared mission.

01

Board of Trustees

Provides oversight, compliance, and strategic direction.

02

Leadership Team

Translates vision into programmatic action.

03

Technical Experts

Deliver specialized knowledge in climate, energy, and inclusion.

04

Implementation Team

Ensures grassroots accountability, advocacy, and operational sustainability.

Governance that serves the mission.

Together, this structure ensures survivor-led governance, donor confidence, and community-driven impact across Kenya.

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