Experience

Maziwa

• Kenya
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Community Engagement

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  To lead Maziwa's community engagement programs, including lactation education training programs and Community Breastfeeding Ambassador peer support initiatives. To lead Maziwa's community engagement programs, including lactation education training programs and Community Breastfeeding Ambassador peer support initiatives.



La Leche League International

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leader

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  As an accredited La Leche League (LLL) International Leader, I subscribe to the Philosophy, purposes and policy of LLL and in doing so I am able to offer breastfeeding mothers the support they require to meet their goals by hosting and leading local LLL group meetings in Kenya. As an accredited La Leche League (LLL) International Leader, I subscribe to the Philosophy, purposes and policy of LLL and in doing so I am able to offer breastfeeding mothers the support they require to meet their goals by hosting and leading local LLL group meetings in Kenya.



Amref International University (AMIU)

• Kenya
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ISOMUM Institute Board Member

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  To provide policy guidance, financial oversight, strategic orientation and leadership to the ISOMUM Institute. The Board is also expected to support the Management of the Institute in fulfilling its vision and strategic plan.

• Skills Trainer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Providing breastfeeding support skills training and mentoring to midwives who attend the ISOMUM Institute as part of the Tunza Mama program.



Kenya Association for Breastfeeding

• Kenya
• Public Health
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Member / Executive Committee Member

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  My role is to support the Chair in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Association. Consequently, I'm responsible for: - Ensuring effective organisation and minuting of meetings. - Maintaining adequate records and administration. - Upholding legal requirements. - Creating strategic partnerships and representing the Association on governmental and non-governmental task forces. - Handling communication and correspondence between the Association with donors and partners. My role is to support the Chair in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Association. Consequently, I'm responsible for: - Ensuring effective organisation and minuting of meetings. - Maintaining adequate records and administration. - Upholding legal requirements. - Creating strategic partnerships and representing the Association on governmental and non-governmental task forces. - Handling communication and correspondence between the Association with donors and partners.



ELIZABETH PROJECT INTERNATIONAL

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Training Facilitator

  • 2017 - Present

  To facilitate the Breastfeeding Counselor Training and Lactation Educator Training programs offered by Elizabeth Project International. Both programs are approved and certified by Lamaze International. To facilitate the Breastfeeding Counselor Training and Lactation Educator Training programs offered by Elizabeth Project International. Both programs are approved and certified by Lamaze International.



IAIM Kenya Chapter

• Kenya
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Chapter Representative

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Chapter Representatives are appointed by each Chapter’s board or members, and they form the General Assembly. The General Assembly uses a voting process and is responsible for electing the International Board; voting on guidelines for the international budget, IAIM contracts, and establishing links between the Chapters and the International Board are among the activities executed.

• Chairperson

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2018



HunySuckle

• Kenya
• Consumer Services

• Proprietor

  • 2010 - Present

  Providers of pre & postnatal products and services for women

• Infant & Young Child Feeding Counselor

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Counselling mothers on breastfeeding as well as infant and young child feeding practices that promote healthy growth and development.

• Lactation Educator

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Offering "Breastfeeding Your Baby" classes to expectant parents in order to empower them with the information they need to successfully establish breastfeeding, and overcome common breastfeeding difficulties, once their baby is born.

• Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Teaching parents how to bond and communicate with their infant(s) through massage and touch using the IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) techniques and principles.



Nacham Counselors Kenya

• Nacham Perinatal Loss Support Counselor

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Providing support for mothers and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. https://www.facebook.com/NachamCounselorsKenya/ Providing support for mothers and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. https://www.facebook.com/NachamCounselorsKenya/



East African Breweries Ltd

• Procurement Buyer

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2010

• Assistant Brand Manager - Emerging Spirits

  • Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

• Graduate Management Trainee

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2008