Lucy W. Mwangi – Beneficiary Programs Lead

Lucy is a Research Scientist with a focus on Infectious Diseases and Global Health with the aim to preserve and promote the well being of individuals and communities regionally and globally. Her current area of research is Lucyviral-immunology and molecular biology. Lucy holds a BSc. Medical Laboratory Science (Kenyatta University, Kenya) and MSc. Tropical and Infectious Diseases (University of Nairobi, Kenya).

Keen not only to build scientific knowledge but to also translate it for feasible application in best health practice, she participates in community engagement; trains on infection prevention and control, and is an Op.Ed contributor.

Passionate too about learning and mentorship and knowing that a good education is infinite, Lucy is proud to be affiliated with the Tuendelee Foundation as the Scholarship Programmes Lead – leading the Scholarship, Mentorship and Alumni Programmes.

“I appreciate and believe in Tuendelee’s value base of Family, Giving willingly, Achieving, and Teamwork.”

Lucy describes herself as conscientious, cheerful, strong-minded and resilient.

She is an avid reader, a voice over contributor; enjoys writing, hiking and learning about different cultures.

 

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Linet Mwirigi – Mentorship Lead

Linet is the Mentorship Programme lead with over six years experience serving in different roles in private sector organizations. She has vast experience in program coordination, communication and stakeholder engagement. Linet has an MBA in Project Management and specializes in program development, and implementation, with a passion for projects that have a direct and positive impact in communities.
Linet uses her positive outlook to provide leadership, and manage the mentor-mentee relationships. She enjoys her role of connecting mentors to mentees to spur all-round personal and professional development, ultimately elevating the mentorship experience. In her free time, Linet loves spending time with her loved ones, reading, and hiking.
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