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Meet our Operations Team

OPERATIONS TEAM

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Mulugeta Mekonin

Administration and Security Supervisor (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Kasu Weldekidan

Kasu Weldekidan

Centre Technical Officer (Ethiopia)

Anbese Wondimu

Security Head (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Martin Nduru

Martin Nduru

Senior Driver (Kenya)
A headshot of Victor Cheruiyot

Victor Cheruiyot

Senior Driver, Meru (Kenya)
A headshot of Melese Workineh

Melese Workineh

Purchaser, Driver and Mechanic (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Berehanu Leta

Berehanu Leta

Security Team 1 Leader, (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Werku Regasa

Werku Regasa

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Takel Jifara

Takel Jifara

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Fekadu Zeleke

Fekadu Zeleke

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Tesema Bedada

Tesema Bedada

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)

Engeda Debela

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Endalkachew Alemu

Endalkachew Alemu

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Gobena Fekadu

Gobena Fekadu

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Gezahegne G/Michael

Gezahegne G/Michael

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Eshefu Legese

Eshefu Legese

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Habetamu Mideksa

Habetamu Mideksa

Security Team 2 Leader (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Chala Feyesa

Chala Feyesa

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Getenet Abebe

Getenet Abebe

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)

Dereja Girma

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Bayesa Merga

Bayesa Merga

Security Team 1 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Tesema Abera

Tesema Abera

Security Team 2 (Ethiopia)
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Mesfin Bekele

Security Team 2 (Ethiopia)

Lema Dela

Security Team 2 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Adugna Ajema

Adugna Ajema

Security Team 2 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Getachew Hailu

Getachew Hailu

Security Team 2 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Bekele Fana

Bekele Fana

Security Team 3 Leader (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Deme Erba

Deme Erba

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)

Mekonin Goda

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Mesfin Assefa

Mesfin Assefa

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Tefera Tufa

Tefera Tufa

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Shiberu Abebe

Shiberu Abebe

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Bayessa Beyene

Bayessa Beyene

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Melaku Yimamu

Melaku Yimamu

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)

Jalil Abdela

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Dugo Bulecha

Dugo Bulecha

Security Team 3 (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Abay Bilo

Abay Bilo

Construction and Maintenance Team (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Dereje Bekele

Dereje Bekele

Construction and Maintenance Team (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Lakew Seife

Lakew Seife

Construction and Storekeeper (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Tenagne Teshome

Tenagne Teshome

Land Care (Ethiopia)
A headshot of Caro Khadievi

Carol Khadievi

Office Support (Kenya)
A headshot of Edward Mwongera Mate

Edward Mwongera Mate

Driver, Meru (Kenya)
A headshot of Charles Kyalo Nguli

Charles Kyalo Nguli

Cook, Meru (Kenya)
A headshot of Martin Ayua Kanga

Martin Ayua Kanga

Assistant Cook, Meru (Kenya)

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION TEAM

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Ian Kidd

Financial Controller (UK)
A headshot of Ayalkibet Belay

Ayalkibet Belay

Finance and Administration Manager (Ethiopia)

Winnie Macharia

Finance and Administration Manager (Kenya)

Mary Chege

Administration and Logistics Officer (Kenya)
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Hazel Gibson

Finance Officer (UK)
A headshot of Nicky Piper

Nicky Piper

Accounts and Legacy Officer (UK)
A headshot of Bezunesh Kebede

Bezunesh Kebede

Logistics and Administrative Assistant (Ethiopia)

COMMUNICATIONS & PR

A headshot of Amanda Poole-Connor

Amanda Poole-Connor

Head of Communications
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India Camm

Communications and PR Manager (UK)
A headshot of Celia Nicholls

Celia Nicholls

Publications Manager (UK)
A headshot of Natalie Blachford

Natalie Blachford

Digital Marketing Lead (UK)
A headshot of Claire Stanford

Claire Stanford

Graphics and Brand Manager (UK)
A headshot of Ivy Malemba

Ivy Malemba

Communications Manager (Kenya)
A headshot of Victoria Lockwood

Victoria Lockwood

Communications Officer (UK)
A headshot of Cara Blackburn

Cara Blackburn

Social Media Officer (UK)
A headshot of Rose Summers

Rose Summers

Creative Content Officer (UK)

Paul Cullen

Talent Relations Consultant

FUNDRAISING & SUPPORTER CARE TEAM

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Alisa O’Malley

Head of High Value Relationships (UK)
A headshot of Caroline Mwangi

Caroline Mwangi

Strategic Partnership Engagements & Fundraising Manager (Kenya)
A headshot of Louise Mwanza

Louise Mwanza

Head of Public Fundraising (UK)
A headshot of Rachel Tilley

Rachel Tilley

Supporter Data and Insight Manager (UK)
A headshot of Leah Mitchell

Leah Mitchell

Philanthropy Manager (UK)
A headshot of Joanne Bartholomew

Joanne Bartholomew

Events Manager (UK)
A headshot of Carina Hibbitt

Carina Hibbitt

Fundraising Project Manager (UK)
A headshot of Gus Langley

Gus Langley

Trusts and Grants Manager (UK)
A headshot of Molly Rutherford

Molly Rutherford

Corporate Partnerships Manager (UK)

Emily Wootton

Supporter Care Officer (UK)
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Hannah Nichols

Supporter Care Officer (UK)
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Katie Jelliss

Individual Giving Officer (UK)