Rachel Maai Syengo

Rachel Syengo has over three years of experience in the field of community development and five years in public service. She has worked with AIC Kiambiu Chid Development Center as a Social Worker where she was involved in counseling people living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. Currently, Rachel works with the Betting Control and Licensing Board under the Ministry of Interior and Coordination. Rachel Maai Syengo is in charge of the gender unit and works on initiating gender policy and a policy on work place gender based violence. Rachel holds a master’s degree in International Studies from Ewha Woman’s University in South Korea where she focused on Women and Development. After the Washington Fellowship, Rachel plans to work in conjunction with the local administration, community leaders, and the church at large to come up with holistic proposals on how to enhance girl education for improved prosperity in Katutu, Kenya.