Our staff

“I believe in locally-led development, the power of hope, and the benefit of evidence-based decision making. I am keen to learn from others and open to exploring innovative and entrepreneurial approaches.

“I am grateful for many opportunities to gain experience throughout my career; training as a Chartered Accountant, 15 years in Children’s Publishing, and working and volunteering for organisations whose purposes are aligned around ways to end poverty, reduce inequality, and build confident, thriving and resilient communities.”

Ask me about… Our vision, mission and plans to achieve it.

Contact me: CEO@rippleeffect.org

“Extending a helping hand to the most vulnerable in our society is my passion, so to be part of an organization that is devoted equally to transforming lives and protecting the planet is a privilege for me.

“Before joining Ripple Effect, I was the CEO for Brooke East Africa. I have a Doctorate in Business Administration. I am also a certified company director, and expert on corporate governance".

Ask me about… Ripple Effect’s ambitious 10-year strategy in Africa including networks and strategic relationships in Africa, Europe and the US to help maximise our impact, influence and income.

Contact me: africadirector@rippleeffect.org

"I believe poverty can be eradicated for good if we all come together to address the underlying global injustices that have taken place over time.

"At Ripple Effect we transform rural livelihoods. I am very happy to be part of this journey and confident that we are creating impact while ensuring that we preserve dignity for the communities we serve. My background is economics and over 15 years working in development gives me the required experience to co-design solution with communities and partners."

Ask me about... our areas of expertise in sustainable agriculture, gender and social inclusion and enterprise.

Contact me: winnifred.mailu@rippleeffect.org

“My ambition has always been to support rural communities and improve lives. Following my studies in agriculture and development management, my career has been focused on creating sustainable change through strategic project design.”

Ask me about… sustainable farming, food security, biodiversity conservation, and the climate crisis.

Contact me: farmsystems@rippleeffect.org

“Over my 10 years of building gender and social inclusion into our projects at Ripple Effect, I have seen lasting transformation which has given new meaning to my work. Our project participants are truly inspirational.

“One of my favourite moments is when a mother told me with a beaming smile how the workload in her house is now shared and therefore she can sit and enjoy a meal with her family. I have a family myself so I know how valuable this experience is.”

Ask me about… our participatory community tools and training which transform the gender inequality and ensure social inclusion in rural Africa.

Contact me: GSI@rippleeffect.org

“I had once heard it said that you would know a family working with Ripple Effect when you saw one. This is true! The ripples created with passing on a gift was the icing on the cake for me; I knew at once that I wanted to be part of this.

“I am an agribusiness professional, highly experienced in enterprise development, marketing and value chain development, and public and private sector engagement.”

Ask me about: agri-enterprise and market development, farmer institutional support, financial inclusion and any innovations in these areas.

Contact me: enterprise@rippleeffect.org

“From a young age I have always wanted to help improve the living conditions of vulnerable people. I started as a young activist in children's rights which later inspired my choice of professional career. I have more than 16 years of professional experience in non-profit humanitarian and development organizations.”

Ask me about… our work in Burundi, our current and potential relationships with partners and government bodies.

Contact me: burundi@rippleeffect.org

“I have over two decades of experience working in the NGO sector, a majority of which have been spent working with Save the Children in Ethiopia and abroad, and with Save the Children USA in Sudan. I have a BA in Economic and an MA in Rural Development. I am very much excited to be joining Ripple Effect not only because the vision, mission and value statements are precise and clear, but also that they align to my personal beliefs and goals.”

Ask me about…Ripple Effect Ethiopia, funding and growth strategy, strategy implementation including technical considerations specific to our areas of expertise, programme reach and impact.

Contact me: Ethiopia@rippleeffect.org

“The impact Ripple Effect has resonates with my personal experience of growing up in rural Kenya; it brings me joy to see others transform their lives, like my family was able to.

“I have a technical agricultural background and over 20 years’ experience in community development and management.”

Ask me about … Ripple Effect Kenya: our strategies, objective, vision and partnerships; and technical questions on farm systems.

Contact me: kenya@rippleeffect.org

“In my 20 years’ designing strategies and building programmes in the development sector, I have seen many living in extreme poor conditions. Yet I know that the world is full of good knowledge, skills and technologies that can bring a positive change.

“I am driven by seeing formerly vulnerable people becoming resources for their communities as their share their knowledge, skills and experience with their neighbours.”

Ask me about… Ripple Effect Rwanda, organisational development, leading and coaching teams and partnership creation.

Contact me: rwanda@rippleeffect.org

“I am particularly passionate about the role of agriculture in securing livelihoods and community development. I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Agriculture, an Honor’s degree in development studies and have worked with INGOs for the past 20 years. I am excited to lead Ripple Effect Uganda in its new chapter, and share that joy with my family.

Ask me about… Ripple Effect Uganda’s strategic priorities, project locations, our donors, partners and current portfolio.

Contact me: uganda@rippleeffect.org

“Since qualifying as a chartered accountant nearly 20 years ago, I have focused my career in the not-for-profit sector. Having volunteered in Kenya in 2015, I saw how Ripple Effect was having a life changing impact on those involved and gave families hope the future. I wanted to carry on being a small part of that.”

Ask me about… increasing our impact, raising more funds, or improving our employee engagement.

Contact me: finance@rippleeffect.org

“Every body has a story inside of them and I am privileged to work alongside so many inspiring farmers, entrepreneurs, parents and teachers to bring those stories to the world. With over 20 years in communications and marketing, I welcome partnerships with people and organisations who can help us to share what an amazing ripple effect looks like!”

Ask me about... media enquiries, campaign opportunities, and to help spread the word.  

Contact me: communications@rippleeffect.org