Elisha Caleb Mogunde
Executive Director
Executive Director
As the Executive Director, Elisha caleb is on a mission to contribute to the transformation of the health of people and environment in Kenya by positioning BWI to be a leading catalyst for change in Biodiversity, the health and wellness sector. Elisha Caleb leverages his expertise to drive collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and non-profit organizations. His extensive experience spans research and development, innovation management, health systems strengthening, and community development. Elisha is passionate about empowering communities and supporting systems-level solutions that improve livelihoods, advance environmental sustainability,maternal and child health; HIV, TB, Rare diseases, malaria; NCDs; lifestyle and wellness; water, sanitation and hygiene; livelihoods and community development and enhance resilience to climate change
Senior Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Advisor
DR. Hamdino Mohamed is the Senior Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Advisor at Blooming World International in Kenya. He applies Food seurity and health systems management, leadership and, innovative approaches to increase access, equity and quality health services among the vulnerable populations. His experience spans over 27 years in Agriculture,horticulture, vegetable crop production, vegetable varieties, seed systems, Food and Nutrition and health systems strengthening and organizational development. He is passionate in the use of data to target bottlenecks affecting management, system quality and community engagement.
This includes research and programme design facilitation contributing to strategic thinking, program and project theory of change and impact assessment articulation and development of key products on nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food security in the Indo-Pacific and South-East Asia Region, working towards achieving more sustainable food systems for healthier and more nutritious diets.
Areas of focus include nutrition, Maternal and Children Health Maternal and Children Health, school feeding and food environments, policy, food security monitoring, early response activities and climate resilient agriculture
HR & Operations Manager
Chief Technical Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening
Prof. Joseph Mochama Abuya is a renowned scholar and practitioner in health systems strengthening, with a focus on improving healthcare accessibility and quality in Africa. He has played a pivotal role in various initiatives aimed at enhancing public health outcomes, policy development, and health service delivery. Prof. Abuya possesses a wealth of knowledge in areas such as health financing, governance, and capacity building.
His research contributions have significantly influenced health policies and practices, and he is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of health professionals. With a commitment to fostering partnerships among government, academia, and civil society, Prof. Abuya continues to advocate for innovative solutions to the complex challenges facing health systems across the continent.
He is also currently a Senior Lecturer, Department of Radiology and Imaging-Moi University and done on Ultrasound patterns on palpable abdominal masses in children. He has also studied study of CXR findings on HIV positive individuals in the Ampath programme
Fundraising and Development Manager
Communications Manager
Snipher leads the communication agenda in BWI within the thought leadership and sustainability arena. Snipher has over 10 years of leadership experience in East, Europe , Central and Southern Africa from Save the Children International, World Vision International and more recently, the Kenyatta University in Nairobi. He has led regional and global campaigns. He has a track record in Leadership and Strategy development, Knowledge Management, Public Relations and Media engagement and building and motivating teams.
Partnerships & Business Development Manager
Lily Birtha serves as the Partnerships & Business Development Manager at Blooming World International. With over 8 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), research, and data analytics, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Lily has worked extensively in global health security, managing multi-country projects funded by organizations like Rockefeller and Pfizer, supporting health initiatives across Africa.
Previously, as a Regional MEL Officer at AMREF Health Africa, Lily designed and implemented MEAL frameworks, conducted participatory research, and led capacity-building efforts for teams in multiple African countries. She played a critical role in developing learning strategies and systems, enhancing accountability, and fostering data-driven decision-making.
Her commitment to advancing public health and youth programming is evident through her work as a Youth Advocate for AMREF's Y-ACT initiative, where she championed sexual and reproductive health rights and gender equality.
Lily's extensive skills in data science, research methodologies, and community engagement, combined with her ability to build partnerships, position her as a leader in the development and implementation of impactful, evidence-based health solutions across the continent.
Communications Officer
Deborah (Jegab) Ishimwe is an experienced Communications Officer with a strong background in IT, content creation, and customer service. She is passionate about leveraging digital tools to enhance communication and engagement, and she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight to her work. As a seasoned social media associate and blockchain enthusiast, Deborah excels at managing diverse communication channels and creating impactful content. Her skills in team leadership and inventory management further support her ability to drive projects forward and contribute effectively in dynamic environments.