Our Founders and Board
AmKeny was founded by Lucy W. Kibe and Wilson M. Khaemba, who lead it today alongside a volunteer Board of Directors. Together, they bring experience in healthcare, higher education, technology, and finance, and a shared commitment to the communities we serve in Kenya.
Lucy W. Kibe, DrPH, PA-C
Lucy is a healthcare leader, clinician, educator, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in clinical care, academic leadership, and public health. She serves as Vice Provost for Academic Excellence and Planning and Physician Assistant Program Director at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She is also Founder and Executive Director of EDGE-PA, a nationally recognized healthcare workforce pathway initiative. Guided by a commitment to health equity, Lucy sees healthcare as a calling, where innovation meets compassion. Through leadership, community-based research, service, and mentorship, she works to strengthen health systems and expand access to care for marginalized populations in the United States and around the world. As Co-Founder and Co-President, Strategy, Lucy works alongside local partners in her native Kenya to bring quality healthcare to underserved communities.
Wilson M. Khaemba, PhD
Wilson began his career in academia, teaching, conducting research, and mentoring students. He then brought his analytical skills to the finance industry, where he has worked for more than 20 years and risen to senior management at tier-one financial institutions in the United States. His work spans strategic analytical solutions, operational excellence, risk management, and building high-performing international teams, and he has continued to mentor others throughout his career. Born and raised in Kenya, Wilson has lived and worked across Africa, Europe, and North America, and has supported several nonprofits along the way. That experience gives him a cross-cultural perspective on governance and a close connection to AmKeny’s vision and mission. As Co-Founder and Co-President, Governance, he oversees AmKeny’s governance and compliance and works to empower under-resourced communities in Kenya through global partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and targeted philanthropy.
Sifa Mvoi, PhD
Sifa brings over 25 years of technology and academic expertise to AmKeny, following a distinguished career in software development, statistics, and biostatistical research. Dedicated to civic engagement and community service, he has extensive leadership experience guiding local initiatives, youth mentorship, wellness programs, and disaster relief efforts. Sifa is deeply committed to environmental conservation, youth development, and leveraging his technical background to support under-resourced communities. As Secretary and Treasurer, he applies his analytical rigor and governance experience to advance AmKeny’s mission of delivering vital healthcare services across Kenya.
Governance and Accountability
AmKeny is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Directors serve without compensation, as our bylaws require. The board sets our direction, oversees our finances, and is accountable for how every gift is used in support of our programs in Kenya.
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