Ngong Road Children’s Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Responsibilities include:
- Ensure that the affairs of NRCF are conducted in a fiscally responsible manner and that legal and compliance requirements are met.
- Actively participate in the strategic planning and development activities of the organization.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, outcomes, impact, and performance of NRCF
Paula Meyer
Founder and President
Paula Meyer left a successful career at Ameriprise Financial in 2006 and has since focused on building Friends of Ngong Road, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide education...
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Board Chair
Jeff is passionate about community transformation through education sponsorship.
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Board Secretary
Maureen is a seasoned legal professional with over five years of experience in providing comprehensive governance, compliance, and legal support to organizations.
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Board Treasurer
Neena believes that she is at the point in her life where she would want to have an impact in the community through education
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Board Member
Aruna serves as a board member in the NRCF board with the responsibility of planning out activities with the board members, reviewing project reports and policies.
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Board Member
Palak is the Marketing Director for East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands at Mastercard. Palak brings on board over 15 years of experience in Marketing and advertising-related fields with different...
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Board Member
Patrick serves as a board member in NRCF and his main focus area is human capital development/management and NGO capacity support.
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Board Member
Paul is passionate about youth development and leadership. He wants to ensure the organization is more sustainable in the long run by leveraging his network to build a local fundraising...
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Board Member
Rephah is passionate about youth empowerment. She wants to ensure the organization achieves its Education
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Advisory Board Members are program beneficiaries who are now mature professionals willing to devote their time and experiences to improving NRCF. We have recruited our first two Advisory Board Members: Eric Badi and Elizabeth Nyanchera
Elizabeth Nyanchera
Board Member
Elizabeth completed an internship with R.W. Mbanya & Company Advocates. She is currently practicing at Nyamweya Mamboleo Advocate as an associate and Junior Board Member at NRCF.
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Board Member
Eric has served as a Client Account Manager / Project Manager since 2020. Eric serves on the Education and Programs Committee as well as the Employment and Entrepreneurship Committee.
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