Meet Our Winning Team
Key staff of DANDELION AFRICA
Founder & Executive Director
Wendo is known for her authenticity and her humility. When she lost her best friend to HIV, she knew she needed to be part of improving the access to information and healthcare services in her community...
Head of Gender
Asking questions to dig deep and find innovative business solutions. Bill sees opportunities to improve quality and service while
Head of Advocacy
Believing in human potential and the power of connecting people with their talents and passion to build an empowering,
Administrator
Leading global staff at Children International (CI) who change children’s lives. Jack’s focus is ensuring children are healthy,
Finance Manager
Bringing innovation together with data and technology to engage current and new supporters. At Children International (CI)
Program Officer Youth
Working with business partners to create innovative IT solutions, Tim brings the expertise and understanding..
Program Officer Health
Protecting the organization’s assets; budgeting, planning and forecasting finances; and maximizing our return..
Governance
Our Board of Directors comprises a diverse group of individuals committed to Community Development and the growth of Dandelion Africa. Our Board members include:
Shaees Ahmed (Chair), Roseline Leiro (Vice Chair), Joseph Washira (Treasurer), Wendo Aszed(Founder), Fatima Bintou Haase, Faith Dentewo.
Our Community Board is an advisory group comprised of community members in our rural areas representing a wide range of actors including PWD, Youth, Security, young women and men who monitor and advise the organization on community driven strategies. These individuals are important community leaders tasked with engaging both the organization and our communities.
Our community Board members include:
Harun Muchai (Chairman), Kefa Odeyo, Alice Nafula, Margaret Kiptoo, Peter Pilisi, Collins Omondi, Rose Achieng, Florence Muriuki, Festus Panyako, Caleb Kibichi Venzentina Ekai and Zipporah Nyamari.
Dandelion Africa has 19 permanent staff, 8 support staff, 25 volunteers and over 200 Community Health volunteers.
Our team is from our local community and 100% Kenyan.