Strategic Leadership Team

Our strategic vision is co-led by a diverse team of committed researchers and thought leaders from around the world.
Professor David Ndetei
Co-Director of the Anga Center
Dr. Samantha C. Winter
Co-Director of the Anga Center and Co-Lead of the Research Core
Dr. Christine Musyimi
Co-Lead of the Dynamic Systems and Partnerships Core
Ms. Millicent Dzombo
Co-Lead of the Dynamic Systems and Partnerships Core
Mr. Frank Ohene Annor
Capacity-building Advisor
Dr. Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi
Co-Lead of the Community Collaborative Core
Dr. Loni Tabb
Co-Lead of the Capacity-building Core
Dr. Richard Muita
Co-Lead of the Capacity-building Core
Dr. Susan S. Witte
Co-Lead of the Community Collaborative Core
Dr. Murugi Ndirangu
Columbia Global Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Theobold Frank Theodory
Co-Lead of the Research Core

Operations Team

Driven by a team of dedicated and proactive professionals, our operations team ensures the smooth coordination and oversight of the center’s daily activities.
Dennis Mwanthi
Finance Coordinator
Desai Dickson
Evaluation and Ethical Compliance Coordinator
Lena Moraa Obara
Research Operations Coordinator
Anna K. Balakrishnan
US Operations
Aishworya Shrestha
US Operations

Community Research Team

Our Community Research Team comprises experienced local associates who lead and support ethical, community-centered research grounded in trust, care, and long-standing engagement.
Researcher
Everlyne Bowa
Researcher
Jackline Ndambuki
Researcher
Lilian
Researcher
Melvine Odhiambo
Researcher
Ruth Auma
Researcher
Stephanie Otieno
Researcher
Elina Sila
Researcher
Anna Wambua
Researcher
Anne Lilian
Researcher
Christine Amollo
Researcher
Everline Achieng
Researcher
Gakuru Wambui
Researcher
Njoki Nyambura
Researcher
Mwanaisha Joel
Researcher
Nancy Kimeu
Researcher

Sauti Mashinani Lab

Supported by a transdisciplinary team of students and researchers across multiple countries, the Lab cultivates a culture of research-in-community and mentorship for early-stage researchers that fosters collaborative and innovative global health research.
Dr. Samantha C. Winter
Co-Director of the Anga Center and Co-lead of the Research Core
Dr. Susan S. Witte
Co-Lead of the Community Collaborative Core
Hailey Hansen
Lab Coordinator
Malika Ali
Research Assistant
Enoch Amponsah
Doctoral Candidate
Anna Balakrishnan
US Operations
Brittney Benjamin
Research Assistant
Hale Brown
Research Assistant
Desai Dickson
Evaluation and Ethical Compliance Coordinator
Azeezat Doyinsola Salaudeen
Designation
Millicent Dzombo
Co-Lead of the Dynamic Systems and Partnerships Core
Hayley Farrell
Research Assistant
Chloé Lincoln
Research assistant
Agness Mchome
Research Assistant
Kevin Medina
Research Data Engineer
Francesca Meninger
Research Assistant
Research Operations Coordinator
Dennis Mwanthi
Finance Coordinator
Melvine Odhiambo
Research Assistant
Stephanie Otieno
Research Assistant
Gi Un Shin
Research Assistant
Aishworya Shrestha
US Operations
Lilian Simiyu
Research Assistant
Kianna Stamps
Research Assistant
Ebuka W. Ukoh
Doctoral Student
Research Assistant
Lyla S. Yang
Doctoral Student