Field Staff
Abalo Proscovia
EnumeratorNwoya, UgandaAdeno Dosoline
Senior EnumeratorNwoya, UgandaAgeke Duncan Odhiambo
Field AssociateLwala, Migori County, KenyaAlfinah Chelimo
Field AssociateWest Pokot County, KenyaAnne Doreen Icumar
Field AssociateAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaAnthony Enabu
Field AssociateField Associate for the Kitgum Project, UgandaAnthony Omongin
Savings CoordinatorHe works to support the success of our Business Savings Groups to achieve desired outcomes and impact. He also provides support to the Village Enterprise Extend team.Beatrice Busobozi
Senior EnumeratorBeatrice works out of the Hoima, Uganda office, and is responsible for field data collection.Beatrice Mahiva
Office AssistantKitale, Kenya officeBilly Ochieng Odhiambo
Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning ManagerKenyaBright Birahwa
EnumeratorKiryandongo, UgandaCarolyn Wafula
Field AssociateCarolyn manages Business Mentors in Kitale, KenyaChristine Odeph
Senior Communications ManagerNairobi, KenyaCissy Nakayimba
Finance & Administration AssociateCissy is stationed at the Gulu, Uganda office, where she assists in regional finance management.Dan Ouko
Savings & Enterprises LeadPrior to his promotion in 2019, Dan worked as Village Enterprise's Senior Livelihoods and Technical Manager. He is based in Kitale, Kenya.Dennis Kwaligira
Uganda Finance ManagerDennis works out of Soroti, Uganda with a diploma in Business Administration and experience accounting in a private holding company.Dinah Chepkemei Nyorsok
Regional ManagerWest Pokot Region, KenyaElizabeth Corbishley
Chief Scaling OfficerLiz manages Village Enterprise's expansion and the innovation of new ways to create more impact. She has lived and worked in East Africa since 2011 and holds an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility.Elvi Cheruto Kaptoyo
Field AssociateWest Pokot, KenyaEmmanuel Murutu Mugah
IT CoordinatorKenyaEric Onchoke
Finance & Administration CoordinatorEric works out of the Kitale, Kenya office. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (accounting) degree from Africa Nazarene University.Eunice Kiombe
Field AssociateKitale, Trans Nzoia County, KenyaFred Akala
Field AssociateWest Pokot County, KenyaGeoffrey Kaju Kajuma
Field AssociateGeoffrey manages the Business Mentors in the Kiryandogo, Uganda region.Gerald Kyalisiima
Uganda Regional ManagerGerald manages and oversees operations in Soroti and Kitgum regions in Uganda.Gladys Jepkogei
MEL AssociateKitale, KenyaGodwin Okiria
EnumeratorGodwin works out of the Soroti, Uganda office, and is responsible for field data collection.Immaculate Akello
Field AssociateAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaIrene Ongachi
HR CoordinatorIrene is responsible for coordinating staff in Kenya.Isaac Otim
DIB CoordinatorIsaac works in Amuria, Teso sub-region, Uganda. Prior to that, he worked out of Soroti, Uganda and is a graduate from the Uganda Co-operative College and former MTN employee.Jackline Yego Chebures
EnumeratorKitale, Trans Nzoia County, KenyaJohn Francis Omusolo
Enterprise and Savings LeadJohn joined Village Enterprise from the Palladium Group Uganda LTD where he had been working as Intervention Manager. Prior to that, he worked with Goal Uganda for 4 years as a Program Manager. He has experience working with vulnerable communities in financial inclusion modeling market and agricultural value chains designs. He is based in Soroti, Uganda.John Ilima
Monitoring & Evaluation ManagerSoroti, UgandaJosphine Anyango
Senior EnumeratorJosephine works out of the Soroti, Uganda, office and is responsible for field data collection.Juliet Aneno
Market Development CoordinatorJuliet is based in Village Enterprise's Gulu office. She has experience in advocacy communications, community capacity building and program support.Leah Bwari Okero
Graduation Project ManagerLeah is a results-oriented and vision-driven professional with over 9 years of experience in Project Management, administration, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning in the Arid and Semi-Arid Kenya.Linnet Ayuma Mutsami
Finance & Administration ManagerLinnet has managed operations since 2004, and now oversees operations and finances across all offices from Kitale, Kenya.Lokorwasia Kasera David
Senior EnumeratorWest Pokot, KenyaMartin Mugumya
MEL CoordinatorGulu, UgandaMartin Mutebi
Field AssociateMartin manages the Business Mentors in the Hoima, Uganda region.Mercy Tumkou
Project ManagerMercy is a communications expert with 5 years' experience in internal and external communication and implementation of peace and girls programs. she has led a successful execution of West Pokot county government communication systems and development of the county government communication Strategy.Meshack Mbinda
Director of Technology SolutionsOver the past 12 years, Meshack has worked directly with disadvantaged populations, service providers, and partners to influence the adoption of technology towards achieving promotion, awareness, and access to essential services including health care, financial inclusion, youth and women's empowerment.Nancy Chumo
Kenya Country DirectorNancy studied Human Resource Management from Kenyatta University. She has experience with program management, gender-based programming and economic livelihoods.Nancy Jepleting Chumba
Finance & Administration AssociateNancy is an accountant by profession with over 3 years of experience working in the banking and building & construction sectors. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management – Accounting Option from Moi University. She is based in Kitale, Kenya.Nancy Shikuri
Field AssociateNancy manages the Business Mentors in the Kitale, Kenya region.Nathaniel Maiyo
Field CoordinatorNathaniel works out of the Kitale, Kenya office, where he cultivates his enthusiasm for business and farming.Nelly Munge Wanjiko
Senior Manager Business DevelopmentNelly is a program development practitioner with over eight years’ experience in proposal development, project implementation, budget management, advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and resource mobilization and an MA in Population Studies and a BSC in International Business Administration. She is based in the Nairobi office.Norbert Otim
Field AssociateGulu District, Northern Region, UgandaOukot Paul
DIB MEL CoordinatorPatrick Mukanzi
Senior EnumeratorPatrick works out of the Kitale, Kenya office, and is responsible for field data collection.Philemon Kosgei
Market Linkage CoordinatorPhilemon has 7 years' experience in project planning and implementing drought resilience and income-generating agroforestry, chain development, and financial education for youth, women, and farmers.Polycap Odhiambo Ogwe
Senior MEL AssociatePolycap is a graduate of Moi University with Bachelors in Applied Statistics with computing. Prior to joining Village Enterprise, Polycap has been a data analyst with IPSOS Kenya, Red Cross, and Red Crescent Societies.Rasheed Wanjala
Senior EnumeratorLwala, KenyaSam Emukok
Human Resources CoordinatorSam joins Village Enterprise from The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) where he worked for 7 years. He is based out of the Soroti, Uganda office.Stellah Ikiring
Finance & Administration AssociateStellah is stationed at the Soroti, Uganda office, where she assists in regional finance management.Stephen Ochan
Field AssociateStephen is a Field Associate in Nwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaTaddeo Muriuki
Vice President of Africa OperationsTaddeo was promoted to Vice President of Africa Operations in 2020 after serving as the Kenya Country Director for six years. He is passionately committed to serving underserved families and communities. He previously worked as a Project Director with IPA.Terry Shiundu
Director of Talent ManagementTerry is responsible for leading innovations in Talent Management and Human Resource strategy, recruitment and onboarding, overseeing the implementation of Human Resource policies, as well as overseeing and supervising the administration of all HR and legal compliance at Village Enterprise. She works out of Nairobi, Kenya.Thomas Punuka
County Lead, Nawiri ProjectIsiolo, KenyaTobias Ouma
Savings and Enterprise CoordinatorTobias previously worked as a Field Associate and led the team in Lwala County, Kenya, through our recent expansion with Lwala Community Alliance, until his promotion in 2019.Winnie Auma
Vice President of ProgramsWinnie draws upon her background in Education, Administration and her experience in holding the different field positions at Village Enterprise in her position as Vice President of Programs.Zach Hoins
Chief Operating OfficerZach oversees field operations in East Africa. Previously he has led business development efforts across East Africa in the private sector as well as co-founded a non-profit in northern Uganda.Zita Akwero
Regional ManagerZita graduated from Kyambogo University in 2011 where she studied Procurement and Logistics management. She worked as a Business Mentor for 2 years, then a Field Associate in Nwoya, Uganda, then the Ag. Regional Manager, and the Regional Manger in 2020.
Business Mentors
Abraham Kapkomor
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaAkullu Raheal
Business MentorNwoya District - Northern Region - UgandaAmos Mulongo Lusweti
Business MentorBungoma, KenyaApuko Dinah
Business MentorAmuria District - Teso Subregion - UgandaAryemo Agnes
Business MentorGulu District - Northern Region - UgandaBen Amanya
Business MentorKitgum, Acholi Sub-region, UgandaBenson Mwombe
Business MentorBungoma, KenyaBenter Onyango
Business MentorLwala, Migori County, KenyaBernard Otieno
Business MentorLwala, Migori County, KenyaBest Kaliisa
Business MentorHoima District, Kyabigambire Sub-County, UgandaBetty Adego
Business MentorAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaBetty Jerop
Business MentorKitale, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaBrenda Achiro
Business MentorNwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaCarolyne Walumbe
Business MentorBungoma, KenyaCatherine Ameso
Business MentorAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaCharles Malinga
Business MentorSoroti, UgandaChrispus Katusiime
Business MentorHoima District, Kyabigambire Sub-County, UgandaChristine Birungi
Business MentorMasindi, UgandaChristopher Ruto Paina
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaDan Kezengwa
Business MentorKitale, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaDavid Wekesa Abuneri
Business MentorKitale, Trans Nzoia County, KenyaDenish Komakech
Business MentorKitgum, Acholi sub-region, UgandaDorcas Kimuli
Business MentorHoima, Kabwoya Sub County, UgandaDorothy Sophie
Business MentorBungoma, KenyaEkadu Michael
Business MentorAmuria District - Teso Subregion, UgandaElizabeth Kalomut
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaEseru David
Business MentorSoroti, UgandaEunice Akello
Business MentorDokolo District, Lango sub-region, UgandaEverlyne Cheyech Akutet
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaFelix Odiwuor
Business MentorLwala, Migori County, KenyaFiona Atimango
Business MentorKitgum, Acholi sub-region, UgandaFlorence Jepkoech
Business MentorKitale, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaFlorence Nafula
Business MentorKitale, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaFrancisca Cheyech Kales
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaFredrick Otieno Omondi
Business MentorLwala, Migori County, KenyaGabriel Anoku
Business MentorSoroti, UgandaGeoffrey Ocuku
Business MentorDokolo District, Lango sub-region, UgandaIsaac Hesborn Nyongesa
Business MentorBungoma, KenyaIsaiah Lokitari Ngirioki
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaJames Kajura
Business MentorHoima, Kabwoya Sub County, UgandaJasper Ogwang
Business MentorNwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaJohn Pyego Kapeng'at
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaJohn Simatwa
Business MentorKitale, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaJoshua Akungizibwe
Business MentorKiryandogo, Bunyoro sub-region, UgandaJudith Akello
Business MentorDokolo District, Lango sub-region, UgandaJudith Otieno
Business MentorLwala, Migori County, KenyaJuliet Abulo
Business MentorAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaJuliet Amonding
Business MentorAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaLawrence Kimutai
Business MentorKitale, Trans Nzoia County, KenyaLeonard Mtai Yarakapel
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaLilly Apio
Business MentorDokolo District, Lango sub-region, UgandaLisily Jepketer
Business MentorKitale, Trans Nzoia County, KenyaLydia Akoromit
Business MentorKiryandongo District, Bunyoro sub-region, UgandaMarcilus Owiti Odhiambo
Business MentorLwala, KenyaMargret Aluka
Business MentorKatakwi District, Omodoi Sub-county, UgandaMicah Plimo
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaMiriam Aguti
Business MentorNwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaMoureen Tusiime
Business MentorHoima District, Kyabigambire Sub-County, UgandaNancy Kwaiyira
Business MentorNwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaNelson Kemboi
Business MentorKitale District, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaNgirioki Lokitari
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaNiva Atieno Kirita
Business MentorLwala, KenyaNorbert Areo
Business MentorSoroti, UgandaObwoya Denis
Business MentorKitgum, Acholi sub-region, UgandaOdongo Geofrey
Business MentorSoroti, UgandaOkello Philips
Business MentorDokolo, UgandaOngwec Allan
Business MentorNwoya District - Northern Region - UgandaOnyango William
Business MentorNwoya District - Northern Region - UgandaPatricia Sirma
Business MentorKitale, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
Paul Kiran
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaPauline Yorang'ole Lokwakira
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaPeter Bwino
Business MentorKitale, Trans-Nzoia County, KenyaPeter Simon Otto
Business MentorNwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaRael Nangai
Business MentorBungoma, KenyaRomano Kiiza
Business MentorGulu, UgandaRoseline Cheporit Lomunyuny
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaRoselyne Chelimo Lopisto
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaSamuel Longorok Korio
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaSolomon Lorema
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaSuzan Aguti
Business MentorAmuria District, Teso sub-region, UgandaTecla Todokin
Business MentorWest Pokot, KenyaVicky Achan
Business MentorKitgum, Acholi sub-region, UgandaVictoria Akii
Business MentorKitgum, Acholi sub-region, UgandaVivian Achieng Ouma
Business MentorLwala, KenyaWinnie Ojok Abua
Business MentorNwoya District, Gulu Region, UgandaZipporah Cheptiyos Lokemera
Business MentorWest Pokot, Kenya
US Staff
Alex Strzempko
Senior Manager of Institutional PartnershipsAlex works directly with the Chief Development Officer on the management and growth of the Institutional Partnerships portfolio.Ally Smith
Director of Development and MarketingAlly works on the Development Team to manage and grow our individual donor base. She also heads up the Communications Team. Prior to joining Village Enterprise, she was the Global Director of Communications at buildOn.Caroline Bernadi
Chief Development OfficerCaroline heads the Development Team and manages our institutional fundraising efforts. She has been with Village Enterprise since 2008.Carrie Vergel de Dios
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning AnalystCarrie works on the M&E team supporting Village Enterprise's research efforts and database management. Prior to VE, she was living and working in rural Western Kenya doing program monitoring and evaluation.Celeste Brubaker
Vice President - ImpactCeleste leads a team that uses innovation to drive impact for business owners across Africa and leads a team that implements organizational monitoring and evaluation efforts to maintain the best in practice measurement strategies. She holds an MA in development economics and operates out of Washington D.C.Dianne Calvi
CEO and President, Village EnterpriseAn advocate for the most vulnerable, Dianne has been working to end extreme poverty in rural Africa as Village Enterprise’s president and CEO since 2010.Kathleen Christensen
Finance Support AssociateKathleen is based in Bozeman, Montana, and supports the Chief Financial and Administration Officer.Kathy Perkes
Chief Financial and Administration OfficerKathy worked in Tanzania for 8 years. Her primary goal is building capacity within our African finance team.Rachel Berhane
Executive Assistant and Office ManagerRachel supports Village Enterprise's CEO and manages the US office.Rebecca Fenn
Development Coordinator
Board of Directors
Aleksandra Peters
Head of People at AirtableBarbara Bishop
Nonprofit Consultant and Retired HP ExecutiveBruce Sewell
Former General Counsel, Apple Inc.Debbie Hall
Management ConsultantDianne Calvi
CEO and President, Village EnterpriseAn advocate for the most vulnerable, Dianne has been working to end extreme poverty in rural Africa as Village Enterprise’s president and CEO since 2010.Emeka Ajoku
Director of Product, Studio Innovation at NetflixJamie Austin
Senior Director, Tipping Point CommunityJay Friedrichs
General Partner Cypress Growth FundJoe Chernesky
Founder and CEO at VideoLabsJoe Dougherty
US Regional Director at Dalberg AdvisorsKatie Boland
Co-Founder of The Delta Fund; Social Innovation ConsultantLarry Wu
Technical Program Manager, GoogleLisa Guerra, Ph.D.
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund PartnerMary Dosunmu, Ph.D.
Scientific Manager, PharmacyclicsPat Brown
Business Trainer and Management ConsultantTimothy Geisse
Retired Attorney
Advisory Council
Brian Boland
VP Partnerships Product Marketing, Operations, Partner Engineering, and Analytics, FacebookCharlie Bresler
Executive Director, The Life You Can SaveJessica Jackley
Chief Impact Officer, Aspiration; Cofounder of KIVATralance Addy
Founder and President, Plebys International Former Founding Executive Director at SEED, Stanford Institute for Innovation and Developing Economies.