Rooted in Collective Strength

Growing up in a Kenyan community rich in diverse tribal cultures, I learned the power of collective strength through the principle of Harambee —'joining efforts to achieve a common goal.' This foundation, paired with a deep passion for social justice, has driven my life’s mission to dismantle systemic barriers and create sustainable change.

A Transformative Journey

My move to Australia in 1999 marked a pivotal moment in my life. Navigating a new culture, facing discrimination, and witnessing the exclusion and harm of others ignited my determination to create meaningful change in workplace culture and healthcare. By embracing diversity, advancing equity, and fostering inclusion, I aim to transform these environments for the better.

Over two decades, I’ve developed cross-cultural intelligence, and a deep understanding of the systems that perpetuate inequality and inequity. My qualifications in psychology and counselling have provided me with vital insights into human behaviour, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal dynamics, which have been essential for driving change in both workplace culture and healthcare.

Transforming Workplace Culture

With extensive leadership experience across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and internationally, I’ve gained a deep understanding of how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) shape workplace culture. As a Kenyan-Australian leader, my experiences navigating the intersections of leadership, gender, and cultural diversity—and witnessing the exclusion of others—motivate my work. Through impactful keynotes, training programs, and strategic leadership, I help organisations move beyond compliance to create genuine, lasting inclusive movement by implementing evidence-based practices.

Building the right partnerships has been essential to this work. A key collaboration is the Becoming Better Together Collective, which I co-founded with Shantelle Thompson and Gemma Saunders. Together, we integrate the collective practices of our First Nations, African, and Queer cultural influences to help organisations cultivate cultures of respect and belonging. We offer world class training programs, immersive events and consulting services.

Championing Systemic Healthcare Equity

My personal experience with breast cancer inspired the Mambo Movement, dedicated to addressing the health disparities faced by Women of Colour (WOC). I've been fortunate to have a privileged health journey—characterised by regular breast examinations, early intervention, excellent care from a skilled medical team, and a strong support network—all of which have contributed to my being free of breast cancer today. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many WOC, who encounter unique challenges in their breast cancer journeys, as evidenced by both lived experiences and global research. These challenges—including lower screening rates, more aggressive cancer types, and systemic barriers such as discrimination and culturally insensitive healthcare—strengthen my resolve to contribute to systemic change.

I have extensive experience with Australian state health departments and one of largest health insurers, where I developed and implemented systems to engage diverse stakeholders and ensure effective healthcare delivery. The Mambo Movement leverages this expertise to advance breast cancer health equity, supporting WOC in navigating healthcare and advocating for high-quality care. We also collaborate with medical practitioners, government agencies, research institutions, and community organisations to enhance culturally appropriate care.

Invitation

Discover how I can support you in embracing diversity, enhancing equity, and fostering inclusion in workplace culture and healthcare.