Oldlake Africa
The Team
Who We Are
JOY WAMAHIGA
Founder & CEO
Meet JOY, your pragmatic and influential environmental trainer and project manager at OLA. With a solid educational foundation in environmental studies and community development, including a bachelor's and master's degree, JOY brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
As a team leader, JOY has a proven track record of successfully steering operations in diverse environmental and multicultural settings. As a project manager, they possess exceptional leadership skills and know how to inspire teamwork that drives performance improvements.
Notable achievements include the 2015 Cash-for-Work project in Huruma slums, where JOY facilitated community training on recycling brickets for sustainable livelihoods. In 2017, as a project manager in Kiandutu slum, JOY spearheaded a household economic strengthening project. JOY has also lent their expertise to government projects like NAMSIP and Inua Jamii in supervisory roles.
Since 2020, JOY has been actively conducting environmental training in schools and churches, overseeing the growth of 1000 tree seedlings to combat climate change, and educating young teens about environmental conservation through art and recycled materials. Communities have embraced and implemented these practices in their homes and villages.
In addition, JOY is a dedicated team leader in a youth education empowerment project, where they document success stories to secure funding for educating underprivileged youths in Nairobi's slums. Thanks to JOY's efforts, three young individuals have gained the confidence and skills needed to sustain themselves and approach life with newfound confidence.
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Isaiah Melek
Tech/Content creation Lead & Assistant Team lead
Isaiah Maina Wa Gaithuru is a dedicated digital content creator and social media marketer with a profound passion for tailoring African content to suit African audiences. Currently serving as the Assistant Team Lead, he brings a wealth of experience in content creation and social media marketing to the table.
Isaiah's hands-on experience in these fields has honed his ability to discern and curate authentic, high-quality stories. Additionally, he has developed a deep understanding of best practices in organizational operations. Notably, his professional journey includes collaborations with development-centric organizations such as the Refugee Employment Digital Skill Initiative, where he served as a content creator consultant for institutions like N.R.C, UNHCRE, and D.R.C.
As an art and film director, Isaiah brings a unique perspective and artistic flair to all his projects at O.L.A. His collaborative approach involves actively listening to the needs of communities and working closely with stakeholders to ensure the realization of their creative vision.
Beyond his marketing expertise, Isaiah possesses a strong foundation in art and design, which enables him to effectively convey complex concepts and ideas. He has received formal training in content creation and social media marketing, which he has applied professionally and refined through self-guided experiments.
Isaiah's distinctive combination of practical experience and creative skills makes him an ideal candidate for the role of Content Specialist Coordinator at O.L.A (Oldlake Africa.org). His unwavering commitment to producing culturally relevant and engaging content aligns seamlessly with the organization's mission and objectives.
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