Founder and CEO
I graduated from UCLA with a degree in International Development and Entrepreneurship. I had planned to work for the UN or an NGO, but soon came to see that the best way to lift people out of poverty was through economic opportunity, not aid. With degree in hand, I moved back to my village to build Ecodunia.
I grew up on a farm in rural Kenya, but at the age of nine my childhood home was destroyed in a civil war. I had to move to the slums of Nairobi, which brought a very different experience of poverty and its effects. This shaped my life’s work to create a social enterprise that makes a difference in the lives of the poor and those who have been left behind by the global economy.
I now live and work between California and Kenya.
Head of Sales
I began my career in the entertainment business over fifteen years ago. I have produced and directed award-winning films, TV and branded content for major studios and brands and served as VP of Production and Development for an international animation studio.
As a storyteller and producer, I was a fierce advocate for underrepresented voices in Hollywood. After living for nearly 2 years in Kenya, I bring the same passion for equality to my work with Ecodunia.
Product Manager
I started my career in international product sourcing and development. I have a passion for seeing products from my home country find homes in international households. Working with Ecodunia allows me to combine my skills with my passion.
I work directly with the fundis(craftspeople) who make your products.
I live in Nairobi with my two little children. I love to travel.
Content Manager
I am a writer and video editor, living in Nakuru, Kenya. I spend a lot of time thinking about Kenyan coffee and drinking It. In my free time, you can find me at the Nakuru Players Theater performing poetry.