U.S. Staff
James Nardella – Executive Director
As the Executive Director, James leads the programs in Kenya and the fundraising and awareness efforts in the U.S. He has a background in communications and international community development and holds a M.Ed. in International Education Policy and Leadership from Vanderbilt University. He has worked with communities in Africa, Central Asia, South America, and South East Asia. In 2007, James managed the founding of a secondary school in Southwest Kenya. Outside of his work in international development, James had a career in New York City as an actor in theatre, film, and TV. He continues to use these skills to make short films and to advocate for the people of Lwala.
Katherine Falk – U.S. Program Coordinator
As U.S. Program Coordinator, Katherine works on donor development, coordinates volunteers, plans events, and keeps track of all things related to fundraising. Her background is in education and counseling with at-risk children and she holds an M.Ed. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Prior to joining the Alliance staff, Katherine conducted and published educational research and coordinated a federally funded research center at Vanderbilt University. She also has extensive grant writing experience. Katherine has worked with under-resourced communities in Romania, Northern Ireland, and Kenya. In particular, she has been involved in holistic development efforts in the Turkana region of northwest Kenya and currently serves on the board of Share International. In addition, she leads an afterschool reading program for inner-city children.
Kenyan Staff
Robert Kasambala – Kenya Program Director
Kelly Baird – Deputy Program Director
Rose Adhiambo Gayo – Nurse
Elizabeth Akinyi Obiero – Water hygiene sanitation trainer
Joash Ochieng Solo – Nurse Aid
Denish Magomere Shidemi – Pharmacist
Michael Nyambilo Ondiek – Lab Tech
Fredrick Morara Ogero – Clinical Officer
Teresa Kemuma Atandi – Nurse
Niphrine Auma Onguko – Nurse Aid
Suzzy Endesia Otieno – Secretary
Richard Solo Ogal – Cashier
Olivia Adhiambo Onguka – Accountant
Sylvia Kwamboka – Clinical Officer (FACES)
Joseph Otieno – Driver
Robinson Omondi Nyakinya – Part-time driver
Grace Anyango Obongo – Cook
Rose Akinyi Odondi – Housekeeper
Jacktone Odhiambo Okello – Data assistant/Groundskeeper
Samwel Waringa Tonde – Security guard
Andrew Ouko Ogola – Security guard
Jael Atieno Ochieng – Hospitality Manager
Roselyne Akinyi Opiyo – Volunteer at the guest house
Zadock Okello Stakus – CHW
Rosemary A. Akello – CHW
Elizabeth Oliech – CHW
Irene Were – Clinic Community Health Assistant (FACES)
Susan Akoth – Umama Salama Coordinator
John Ogola Onyango – Temporary worker grounds
New Visions Sewing Co-op
Elizabeth Akinyi Oketch – Chairlady
Jane Adhiambo Ondiek – V. chairlady
Christine Achien Onduru – Treasurer
Adelaine Atieno Adhiambo
Yukabeth Ajwang’ Okengo
Molly Achieng’ Elisha
Ann Akeyo Opiyo
Benta Aoko Ochieng’
Furaha Soapmaking Co-op
Joram Odiero Omollo – Chairperson
Linet Kinaga – Treasurer
Leah Agutu Oyugi
Elizabeth Akinyi Opiyo
Roselyne Akinyi Opiyo
Benta Ouko
