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The people who do this.

A secretariat that runs it, a board that governs it, and community representatives who carry it where they live.

Secretariat

The team running the day to day

Alan Herbert, Executive Director at Black Albinism.

Alan Herbert

Executive Director

Shirleen Mwende, Communications Lead at Black Albinism.

Shirleen Mwende

Communications Lead

Goldalyn Kakuya, Programmes Coordinator at Black Albinism.

Goldalyn Kakuya

Programmes Coordinator

Alphonse Okoth, in cap and gown on his graduation day.

Alphonse Okoth

Finance

Board

Our board of directors

Stephen Wafula, Board Chair at Black Albinism.

Stephen Wafula

Board Chair

Senior Finance and Accounts Officer at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, with over fifteen years in disability and albinism advocacy.

Grace Nzomo, Assistant Board Chair at Black Albinism.

Grace Nzomo

Assistant Board Chair

A human resources professional of more than a decade and an advocate for the rights of persons with albinism. Named Most Outstanding Advocate and Role Model for Albinism Rights at the 2024 Luminary Awards.

Clinton Ontita, Board Treasurer at Black Albinism.

Clinton Ontita

Board Treasurer

A finance professional with over five years in banking. He works with the finance department to keep the organisation’s accounts sound, transparent and compliant.

Ruth Wairimu, Parents’ Representative on the Black Albinism board.

Ruth Wairimu

Parents’ Representative

Carries the perspective of caregivers, and particularly of mothers of children with albinism. A member for over four years, with a central role in community engagement and parent mobilisation.

Our champions

Community representatives

Our reach depends on people who are already trusted where they live. Representatives are the first point of contact for members outside Nairobi.

Faith Joseph, Kitui County at Black Albinism.

Faith Joseph

Kitui County

Jeriter Mutinda, Machakos County at Black Albinism.

Jeriter Mutinda

Machakos County

Zippie Ntinini, Kajiado County at Black Albinism.

Zippie Ntinini

Kajiado County

Our partners

Those who help us do the work

Join us

There is a seat here for you.

Volunteer, represent your community, sit on a committee, or bring a skill we do not have yet.