Thatcher Awino Ng’ong’a

Thatcher Awino Ng’ong’a has over six years’ experience in various fields in the community development sector, specifically humanitarian emergencies. Thatcher currently works as a senior programs officer based at World Vision, Kenya’s headquarters in Nairobi. In her current role, she focuses on developing resources to support development work in Kenya. Thatcher Awino Ng’ong’a also volunteers in the YALI East Africa hub as a mentor for young professionals interested in the path her career has followed. Thatcher is pursuing a master’s degree from Maseno University. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she plans to continue her work in development by focusing on advocacy for children and women’s rights, and equal opportunities.