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Professional Statement
A dedicated nutrition expert with a decade of experience transforming food systems and public health outcomes across Africa. I bridge research, policy, and implementation to develop scalable solutions for maternal/child nutrition, leveraging multisectoral collaboration to create sustainable impact. My work focuses on optimizing delivery platforms for high-impact interventions through evidence-based governance frameworks.
Education
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Sciences • Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Dissertation: Multisectoral Nutrition Governance (MNG) as an enabler of improved nutrition outcomes in developing countries
Master of Science (MSc) in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
• Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
• Graduated: June 2013 (Magna Cum Laude)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
• Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
• Graduated: July 2010 (First Class Honors)
Experience Highlights
2022 to date Graduate Teaching, Research Assistant and Part-Time Instructor, Texas Tech University, Department of Nutritional Sciences
2016 - 2024 Lead consultant, Technical Advisor and Regional Project Manager, Nutrition International (NI), Africa Regional Office
2018 - 2018 International Nutrition in Emergencies Consultant, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Papua New Guinea Country Office
2010 - 2016 Head of Nutrition and Health Department, Action Against Hunger; Kenya (Progressively held roles as Deputy Head of Nutrition Department and Nutrition Program Manager during this period)
2013 - 2013 Program Officer, World Vision International; Somalia Country Office
(Feb – Jul)
2011 - 2012 Emergency Regional Nutrition and Health Manager, Christian Childcare International; Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
2010 - 2010 Associate Faculty, Mount Kenya University; Nutritional Sciences Department,
(Jan – Jun)
2010 - 2010 Nutritionist - Nutrition Project, Provide International, Kenya Country Office
(Feb – Jul)
Core Competencies
Nutrition policy, strategy, guidelines, action plans formulation
Nutrition policy and governance analysis and evaluation
Food security and nutrition curriculum instruction
Systems strengthening, integration and multisectoral nutrition programming
Nutrition surveillance, surveys, evaluations, and research
Technical assistance, capacity development, and quality assurance
Technical Expertise
Survey design and implementation (ODK and Qualtrics)
Quantitative data management and analysis (Excel, SPSS, R)
Academic writing and publishing
Grant writing (non-profit, UN, NIH, and USDA)
Data visualization and graphic design (Power BI, Canva, and Adobe)
Qualitative data management and analysis (MAXQDA and NVIVO)
Instruction, professional, and academic presentation
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