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Stanley Kinyua - Director & Founder

Stanley returned to his village after college to teach and give back to his community. Since 2014 he has been leading initiatives to empower women and children with education. He leads all operations and was the driving force behind the Shed A Light library/community center, the feeding program, and the youth sports initiative

Chris Bloomer - Co-Founder

Chris joined Shed A Light in 2020 and supports strategy development and fundraising. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters of Business Administration degree from Tuck School of Business, and a Masters of Public Health degree from Geisel School of Medicine.

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Glory Mwendwa - Computer Class Director

Glory has a great passion for technology and teaching. Professionally, she teaches general computer knowledge, including basic computer skills and is proud to teach computer skills to people in the community. Her lessons cover introduction to computers, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, emailing, internet for job searching, school assignments, research, networking, and even basic coding.

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Moreen Kanana - Operations Director

Meet Moreen Kanana, our Operations Manager at Shed A Light, where her strong passion for community service truly shines. With a deep commitment to both community and business development, Moreen brings boundless energy and enthusiasm to every project she undertakes. Her multifaceted skills and unwavering drive make her an invaluable asset, helping to create lasting, positive change in the community she serves.

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Susan Karimi - Feeding Program Cook

Meet Susan Karimi, our cook for the past two years, who was born and raised in Mara Moja Village. She finds joy in ensuring the kids are well-fed every day, knowing they are nourished and ready for school brings her great happiness.

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Joseph Lozain - Library Security Guard

Meet Joseph Lozain, our dedicated security guard, who was raised in Mara Moja, where he developed a deep passion for community development. His commitment to the community extends beyond his daily duties, as he also serves as a referee for local league games during the weekends. An avid sports enthusiast, Joseph actively participates in fostering local sportsmanship, contributing both on and off the field.