Our Kenya Team
Program director, Kenya Quilts for Empowerment
Pamela Otondo
Pamela earned her Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Masinde Muliro University and brings valuable experience to the KQFE team. Pamela, Headteacher at Kerongo Primary and Junior School, excels in leadership and strategic planning. She develops and implements the school's vision, sets strategic goals, and manages improvement plans to enhance educational outcomes and school culture. Pamela is skilled in recruiting, supervising, and evaluating staff, providing professional development, fostering collaboration, and building leadership teams. She oversees the budget, resource allocation, compliance with policies, facility management, and operational systems to support the school's mission.
Pamela has been working alongside Norah for many years, helping the girls in our program. Pamela's vision, talent, and passion for the program truly shine through her efforts. She dedicates her time and energy to support and uplift the girls, making a significant impact on their lives. Pamela's commitment and hard work are invaluable.
Chairman, Kenya Quilts for Empowerment
Zedekiah Otolo
Zedekiah Otolo was born, nurtured and ministered in Trinity Fellowship, a Christian Youth Ministry based in Maseno, Kenya. After receiving a Bachelors in Education, Zedekiah taught until 1991 when he joined Trinity Fellowship on a full-time basis. His passion for empowering fistula survivors is rooted in witnessing the suffering a colleague experienced when she developed a fistula. Zedekiah was responsible for establishing Kenya QFE and registering it as a Community Based Organization in Kenya.
Field Secretary & Secretary of Kenya Quilts for Empowerment
John Mbwaya
John is from Western Kenya where he is a retired school teacher. He helped write the constitution for the Kenya Quilts for Empowerment Community Based Organization. As our Field Secretary, John facilitates the women’s support group meetings, coordinates their registration for national health insurance, and provides ongoing mentoring through home visits via his motorbike.
Our USA Team
Executive Director
Sharon Brabenac
“Advocating for causes that fundamentally change people’s lives” - this is Sharon’s passion. Sharon first met Mary Ann in 2015 and assisted on program and event actions. Sharon is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Business at Portland State University. She has a Bachelor’s and Masters of Business from Portland State University.