Meet The Secretariat
Anne LaFond
CHIME Director/Senior Advisor
Anne LaFond
Anne is a global public health strategist and evaluator committed to shaping and implementing health interventions using human-centered principles and approaches.
Beatrice Nguo
Program Manager
Beatrice Nguo
Beatrice is dedicated to the success of the program. Her expertise in community development and HR helps her to ensure effective planning, finance, operations, and people management, in support of the Project Director.
Belindar Kwamboka
Comms & Platform Associate
Belindar Kwamboka
Belindar is committed to curating meaningful and inclusive conversation starters to foster active participation and connections within our online platforms.
Gabrial Mutua
Programs Analyst
Gabrial Mutua
Gabriel is dedicated to maintaining efficient workflow management & productivity systems at the HCDExchange. He also tracks and supports the implementation & communication of project deliverables.
Liz McNeil
Senior Community Manager
Liz McNeil
Liz's role is to create interactive, engaging and inclusive spaces for members to connect and exchange, including monthly community events. She supports partnerships, collaborations and client engagements.
Munya Joel Chinguwa
Senior HCD Designer
Munya Joel Chinguwa
Munya leads on HCD strategies and design initiatives, drives the development of learning products, and fosters the understanding of HCD within the community.
Muthoni Wachira
HDExchange Director
Muthoni Wachira
Muthoni leads the HCDExchange project by driving strategy, leading external partner & funder engagements, and managing and supporting the team and operations.
Peter Nasokho
Evidence & Metrics Lead
Peter Nasokho
With 20+ years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability research, and learning, Peter tracks program metrics, leads analysis, coordinates reporting, and supports learning and adaptation at HCDExchange.
Sarah-Jane Boden
Comms & Marketing Lead
Sarah-Jane Boden
Sarah leads cross-channel communications, marketing, & branding. She is passionate about impactful storytelling & crafting localized brands and content that resonate and drive meaningful community engagement.