About Us

Geofrey Oyoo Oduwo is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Bold Move Foundation and a seasoned statistician, governance leader, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), impact evaluation and data analytics professional. He brings more than 17 years of experience strengthening organisational strategy, programme quality, accountability, learning and evidence-informed decision-making across humanitarian, development, public health and private-sector settings. At the Foundation, he leads the Board, supports sound governance and accountability, and helps guide the strategic priorities, partnerships and sustainable impact of the organisation.

He currently serves as an Independent Consultant and as Director, Lead Statistician and M&E Specialist at Innovia Research Consulting. He is also Co-Founder, Board Member and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at Sustainable Solutions Kenya (SUSOK), Chairman of the Statistical Society of Kenya, and a mentor with Dada STEM. His wider governance and service experience includes serving as Chairperson of the Board of Management at Bongia Primary School, Chairman of the Kenyans in Nigeria Association, and Founding Secretary General of the Agoro Sare Alumni Welfare Association.

Geofrey has held senior leadership and technical roles with The Maa Trust, World Relief, Population Services Kenya, Evidence Action, the Kenya Flower Council, Nielsen West Africa, Nielsen Kenya, and the KEMRI/CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration. Across these roles, he has led multi-country evaluations, institutional performance systems, strategic planning and theory-of-change processes, data governance, digital monitoring platforms, organisational learning, and the translation of complex evidence into practical decisions for boards, executive teams, governments, donors and programme partners.

His professional experience spans 24 countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean and covers health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, WASH, education, food security and livelihoods, climate resilience, conservation, governance, public policy and institutional strengthening. He is recognised for combining analytical rigour with systems thinking, ethical leadership, collaborative partnership-building and an ability to turn evidence into clear strategic direction and measurable results. He has also contributed to peer-reviewed public health and development research and regularly mentors technical professionals and emerging leaders.

Geofrey holds a Master of Science in Social Statistics from Kenyatta University and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics with Information Technology from Maseno University. His professional development includes training in nonprofit board leadership, impact evaluation, project management, data privacy and protection, quality and accountability in humanitarian action, behavioural science in public policy, leadership and management in health, and artificial intelligence for monitoring, evaluation, research and learning. He is a trusted facilitator, speaker and partner-builder committed to inclusive leadership, youth opportunity, statistical excellence and evidence-informed public policy.

Imelda Ochari is a Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist with 20 years of experience in Health Systems Strengthening, focusing on Primary Healthcare (PHC) research and improvement across Africa and Asia. Her expertise spans impact measurement, data visualization, digital health solutions, and policy analysis, with a strong commitment to gender integration and inclusive data systems that advance health equity.

She has successfully led large-scale PHC and Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) studies in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Indonesia, conducting systems assessments at public health centers and sub-national levels, identifying gaps, and providing actionable recommendations for strengthening surveillance and response capacity. She has developed detailed M&E strategies aligned with project objectives and resources, leveraging digital tools for real-time monitoring and decision-making.

Her experience includes designing and implementing digital data collection platforms, mentoring national staff on documenting lessons from CBS expansion, and facilitating capacity-building workshops for national surveillance teams. She excels in translating research findings into policy and practice, contributing to evidence-based reforms, digital innovations, and sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery, particularly for marginalized populations.

Imelda is pursuing a PhD in Health Systems Management at Kenya Methodist University. She holds a Master's Degree in Community Health and Development from Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences and Technology from Maseno University, Kenya.

Reuben Manyiza is a Global Process Expert with more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in finance and accounting. Serving as a key strategic partner to finance operations, he bridges the gap between financial governance and operational agility.

A certified Lean Office Green Belt, Reuben is an expert in organizational design, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. Throughout his career, he has successfully spearheaded cross-functional initiatives aimed at stripping away systemic inefficiencies, optimizing global workflows, and maximizing bottom-line productivity with a Leading Multinational in the Testing Verification and Certification Industry (TIC).

Known for a data-driven approach and a collaborative leadership style, Reuben transforms complex finance operations into streamlined, high-performing engines that support long-term Organization's strategy.

He holds a Bachelor's degree from Kenyatta University and is a CPA-K. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree at Strathmore University and is a holder of a Green Belt in Lean Office.

Prof. Jane Catherine Ngila is currently the Executive Director of the African Foundation for Women and Youth in Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI). The vision of AFoWYESTI is to promote access to quality education, alleviate poverty, and offer mentorship programmes for women and youth in STEM.

She is the immediate former Interim Executive Director of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). She is a former member of the UN 10-Member Group for technology facilitation mechanism on STI for SDGs; UNESCO International Consultative Group of Experts for Women in Science; Council Member of United Nations University; Member of International Organization for Chemical Sciences in Development (IOCD); and a Council Member of United Nations University. She is a Fellow of TWAS, AAS, and ASSAf. She received the 2025 IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry Award, the 2021 L'Oréal-UNESCO FWIS representing Africa and the Middle East, the 2017 African Union-Kwame Nkrumah Women Scientific Awards, and the 2016 South Africa Distinguished Women in Science Awards.

She has previously held the following teaching and management positions: Deputy Vice Chancellor of Riara University for Academic Affairs; Deputy Director of the Institute of Oil and Gas, Kenya Pipeline Company; Professor and Head of Applied Chemistry at University of Johannesburg; and Senior Lecturer/Lecturer at University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Botswana, and Kenyatta University.

Lenah Mulyungi is a seasoned Programme Management, Budget, and Governance Specialist with over nine years of experience leading multi-donor initiatives, sustainable development strategies, and climate change resilience programs across East Africa and internationally. She brings deep expertise in financial oversight, risk management, strategic planning, and donor relations to the Board of Directors.

Throughout her career, Lenah has specialized in optimizing project delivery workflows, managing complex grant portfolios, and embedding fiduciary risk governance into development programs. She has a proven track record in capacity building, strategic monitoring and evaluation, and supporting multi-stakeholder partnerships. Her technical contributions include co-authoring national planning frameworks in Kenya that integrate climate resilience and environmental sustainability into local governance processes.

Lenah holds a Master of Environmental Studies in Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability and a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology, both from Kenyatta University. She also holds professional certifications in Programme Management, Impact Evaluation, and Risk Management. Passionate about sustainable development and impactful governance, Lenah serves on the Board in her personal capacity to provide strategic oversight and guidance to advance The Bold Move Foundation’s mission.