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, communications, volunteer coordination, event planning, 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.
Mindy Skelton – Administrative Assistant
As the Administrative Assistant Mindy helps with all things Lwala, including communication organization, data and statistics, donation information, and grant research. Mindy’s background is in engineering management and development economics, and she holds a bachelors degree from Vanderbilt University. Prior to joining the Alliance team, Mindy worked as a healthcare consultant at Huron Consulting Group. Her work at Huron included design and implementation of new processes, department and leadership structures, software, and tools to provide the foundation for patient flow optimization. Mindy also has international community development experience and has volunteered in communities in Uganda, India, Laos, and Northern Thailand. In addition, she is working with a Thailand based development organization to create preventative health education materials and prevention programs specific to the tribal region in Thailand.
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
Teresa Kemuma Atandi – Clinician in Charge
Suzzy Endesia Otieno – Secretary
Richard Solo Ogal – Cashier
Olivia Adhiambo Onguka – Accountant
Sylvia Kwamboka – Clinical Officer (FACES)
Mercy Owour – Community Health Manager
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 – Community Health Worker
Rosemary A. Akello – Community Health Worker
Elizabeth Oliech – Community Health Worker
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
