Abdi Billow Elmi
Chairperson
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Abdi is a conflict resolution and peace mediator expert with over 20 years experience in conflict analysis, prevention, mitigating and peace building. He is also skilled in strategic planning, lobbying, advocacy, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation. Abdi has worked with various organizations, corporations, government and non governmental institutions with the ultimate goal of enhancing human rights, freedoms and peace as well as caring for underprivileged persons. He is currently the Head of Resource Mobilization at Wajir County Government.
Edward Odhiambo Okello
Secretary
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Edward Okello is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 17 years’ experience in governance, public administration, and legal reform. He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi. He is currently the Convener on Governance at Bassel Africa Consult and has previously held senior roles at the Commission on Administrative Justice, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and KNCHR. Okello specializes in governance, human rights, anti-corruption, and administrative justice, with extensive experience in legal advisory, access to justice, and policy development. He has served on key national task forces and working groups, including those on tribunals and anti-corruption reporting.
Phoebi Nadupoi Larmoi
TREASURER
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Nadupoi is a communication practitioner with over 10 years’ experience in communication management, advocacy, writing and editing, and project management in Kenya’s governance sector. She has served in various capacities gaining extensive exposure on broad governance areas including administrative justice, peace, access to justice, constitution-making, policy formulation and media. She is a journalist and member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya.
Mrs. Naima Abdullahi Abdi
Member
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Naima is a highly motivated, professional trained teacher with a passion for service delivery. She has over 5 years
teaching experience in English and Literature for High School students. Her additional expertise include customer
relationship management together with skills and competencies in financial record keeping, planning, team building
and problem solving. Currently, Naima is an English and Literature teacher at Nairobi Muslim Academy.
Ahmed Ress
Member (Youth)
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Ahmed Aress is a passionate about climate justice, youth empowerment, and clean energy transition, Ahmed is committed to ensuring that environmental action is inclusive, data-driven, and community-led. Through advocacy, research, and grassroots mobilization.
Gordon Odhiambo
Founder & CEO
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Gordon Odhiambo is a Development Communication and Diplomacy Specialist skilled in storytelling, digital media, and strategic communication. He has worked with IPF, AFRODAD, and the Kenya Revenue Authority on media relations, policy engagement, and international diplomacy. His background spans humanitarian work, public service, and broadcast media, including Kirk Television and Mediamax. Gordon is adept at stakeholder engagement, team training, and digital collaboration tools. He holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of Nairobi and is pursuing postgraduate studies in Migration.