George Asamani is the Managing Director for PMI’s Sub-Saharan Africa region. He is responsible for scaling the impact of PMI in Africa through chapter enablement, organizational development, sector partnerships and social impact. He works with PMI’s vast network to engage with corporate and educational institutions – offering solutions that develop skills and drive efficiency.

George holds a BSc Physics from Kings College London and an MBA from London Business School.

With 25 years of association experience here, at PMI, Brantlee Underhill serves as Chief Community Officer and Interim Managing Director, North America. In this role, she’s responsible for broadening PMI’s reach and deepening impact in North America amongst organizations, individuals and communities, empowering people to make their ideas a reality.

Brantlee has led community, organizational and volunteer leadership transformation to achieve greater engagement and value outcomes for PMI members around the globe. She has led the establishment of PMI offices in Dubai, Singapore and Brussels, and oversaw business development planning for regional markets, including Latin America. Brantlee coaches teams in change and stakeholder engagement and work-life integration; and co-led the start-up team for implementing PMI’s culture and change management capability.

Brantlee has a Bachelor’s Degree in German, Russian, and Political Science from West Chester University. She’s a Certified Association Executive (CAE) through the American Society of Association Executives. Brantlee lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Jeane is known for being fiercely passionate about project management as a fundamental enabler to business strategy and transformation. As an experienced practitioner, consultant and trainer in the US, Canada, and Sub Sahara Africa for over 23 years, she has built a diverse international project portfolio in ICT, health, insurance, financial services, hospitality, logistics and the built environment.
As Director of Program Delivery, Jeane leverages her consultancy work to demonstrate the value of effectively applied project management practices. She is currently serving as President and Board Chair of Project Management Institute Kenya, aiming to entrench the competence of project management nationally. As an avid mentor and recognized leader in the profession, Jeane actively supports talent growth through mentorship programs for rising professionals and women leaders. Her research interests are in strategy, performance, benefits realization and governance.

Nadia is an exceptionally industrious and resourceful Policy and Communication specialist with a knack for results and quality outputs. Nadia Ahmed Abdalla has had a distinguished and quite illustrious career in both public and entrepreneurial service. With more than two years of experience working with the National Government of Kenya as the Youngest Chief Administrative Secretary ( Deputy Minister ) in the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, a solid academic background with her Bachelors in Public Relations and Mass Communications with a minor in Journalism, as well as a Master in Arts in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy.
Nadia has exhibited excellent analytical and problem solving skills; with a vast hand son experience in public policy formulation, program management and digital transformation. In particular, she is an avid champion of Children, Teenage Girls, Youth and Young Women. She also champions for diversity and inclusion rights in Kenya and Africa as a whole. Nadia Abdalla is Global Communication specialist with an industrious and resourceful knack for results and quality outputs for Governments, Private institutions and Nonprofits across Africa and beyond.
Nadia is also a program expert with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that help governments and private institutions to build on their presence and growth impact in technology, innovation & leadership. Nadia is also a Global Inspirational speaker who has graced international spaces with audiences from vast backgrounds. She is known for her vast experience in Millennial and GenZ leadership talks, her soft skills quality approach, her transformational programs and her mental health advocacy. She is an author, a Pan-Africanist, digital transformation champion, mental health advocate, an inspirational speaker and a mentor to many.

Emolot Allan David is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in youth leadership, development practice, climate change, advocacy for socio-economic development and Africa’s Industralisation agenda. Currently serving as the Chairperson of the Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), he plays a pivotal role in facilitating youth participation in the implementation processes of the AfCFTA. Emolot has gained extensive professional experience through his involvement with renowned organizations such as the African Union Youth Envoy Office, World Vision International, MSTCDC, and the Human Rights and Peace Centre at the School of Law, Makerere University, among others. In recognition of his significant contributions, he was honored with an esteemed award as one of the top 100 most influential people of African descent supporting the United Nations International Decade of African Descent (2015-2024) in 2022. Emolot’s dedication to youth economic empowerment, governance, Africa’s Industralisation Agenda and human rights establishes him as a respected leader and advocate in his field.

Shadrack is a skilled .NET developer, Power Platform expert and a proficient speaker with two years of experience. He excels in automating business processes and improving efficiency using Microsoft’s Power Platform. His expertise extends to training and speaking engagements at conferences, where he shares his knowledge with developers and business users. With a bachelor’s degree in commerce and self-taught development skills, he has made a significant impact as a Power Platform User Group Leader in Kenya and as a Power Platform Engineer at Gilosoft Consulting. coupled with his enthusiasm for technology, makes him an invaluable asset impacting many individuals and organizations.

Julia is a passionate Microsoft Cloud Advocate who delivers tech content globally, empowering the next generation of developers to learn new developer tools and grasp cloud computing concepts. Julia started her Microsoft journey as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, earning the prestigious Gold Ambassador title for her dedication to upskilling other students in her community. Her notable efforts landed her an industry attachment with the Africa Development Centre, and, ultimately, her current role at Microsoft, where she specializes in advocacy for app development – creating learning resources and experiences where she shares her skills in frontend development and Azure deployment Services. Outside of upskilling the world, Julia also spends her time protecting native wildlife with the power of AI, as COO and CO-founder of Rhions Lab.

Valarie Waswa, a Kenyan lawyer and advocate for youth and women, is a dynamic changemaker
and global speaker. For over 3 years, she has actively supported various organizations and
initiatives dedicated to uplifting women and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
At the heart of her efforts is the Village Pillars Empowerment Project, an initiative she leads.
This project empowers adolescent girls and young women in Kakamega County by imparting
digital skills. By enhancing their abilities, Valarie aims to encourage these women to pursue
better-paying job and entrepreneurial opportunities in the digital marketplace, ultimately
combating the prevalent poverty and unemployment rates they face. She has worked with
organizations such as Africa Network of Youth Policy Experts as Head of Directorate, where she
has spearheaded programs that have advanced youth development in Africa through policy
research and policy recommendation.
Valarie is also a Social Development Consultant, providing essential services that empower
organizations, governments, and institutions. She helps them effectively manage their projects
by incorporating youth involvement, establishing partnerships, practicing strategic
management, and fostering social entrepreneurship.
Valarie, who is also a Generation Connect Youth Envoy at the International Telecommunication
Union (ITU), adds her voice as a young person to ITU’s various projects and activities that seek
to advance digital development. Having shared her insights at national, regional, and
international forums, Valarie has become a recognized voice in critical discussions. She
addresses topics such as The Role of Young People in Advancing Digital Development, The Need
to Engage Young People in Decision Making, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on African
Youth. She has also spoken on the Role of Young Law Students in ending Gender-Based Violence
in Universities.
With a clear mission, Valarie is committed to amplifying her voice, skills, and passion to drive
socio-economic development in low-income countries and communities.

Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor is a consummate professional with 15+ years of experience in youth engagement, digital and managerial innovation and entrepreneurship through leadership education.

He is a digital applications, digital communities, and digital platforms professional having worked with Google, YouTube, and Meta (Facebook) across multiple regions around the world. He is currently a digital channels senior manager at MTN and teaches/facilitates digital transformation online courses with Stellenbosch Business School Executive Education.

As a visiting fellow and associate at Tayarisha School of Excellence in Digital Policy at the University of Witwatersrand; E. A. Gamor is also a philanthropist, runs a social enterprise Urithi Labs for free trainings at Eliu Gift Hub, and volunteers with the Rotary Club of Johannesburg.

Lucy, an Academic Engagement Specialist at PMI, is deeply passionate about empowering students and early career professionals. Having joined PMI in April 2021, Lucy’s journey began as the Region Youth Lead for North America, where she spearheaded impactful initiatives to bridge the gap between academia and the project management industry. As a strong advocate for education, she played a pivotal role in implementing Citizen Development training in colleges and universities in the region, equipping the next generation of professionals with cutting-edge skills.

Beyond the academic realm, Lucy is an ardent advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and sustainability. Her passion for creating a positive impact on the world drives her to collaborate with experts in the field, empowering professionals to harness Citizen Development for accelerated technological changes and advancement of the SDGs.

Samuel Mue is an upcoming Social Impact and International Development Consultant with extensive experience in youth leadership, and sustainability seeking to build a sustainable future for all. He is passionate about ensuring that there is meaningful youth participation and involvement in the formulation of policies and implementation of projects aimed at addressing some of the pertinent issues affecting society. Some of the issues that Samuel is keen on working on include mitigating the impacts of climate change (SDG 13 & 12), ensuring just energy transition (SDG 7), and transforming education (SDG 4)He is driven to build a network of African Sustainability Leaders that are determined to promote African development that is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable enabling Africa to compete favourably with the rest of the world. He currently serves as Kenya’s Rep to the Commonwealth Students Association and the Executive Director of Kenya Ni Mimi.

Faith Nashipae is a passionate Gender Equality advocate from Kenya. Her education background is in counseling psychology with a B.A in Project Planning Management from The University of Nairobi. Besides gender and development work, Faith has been very instrumental in above level health systems strengthening Kenya.

Faith is now the Chief Executive Officer of Thriving Communities Africa (TCA). An NGO that advocates for male engagement and inclusion towards sustainable social transformation including ending GBV, promoting gender equality and economic empowerment. Also known as The Men and Boys Ambassador, Faith is passionate about men and boys becoming the best versions of themselves, thereby promoting functional families, social norms transformation and mental well -being for all.

She is the International Men’s Day Kenya coordinator, an international transformational speaker on Men and boys Engagement and Inclusion, mental well being and social sustainable development. The co-chair for Male Engagement and Inclusion,  Gender Sector – Kenya.

She is the brain behind Nitasimama Imara Boys and Men’s Programme among other impactful social strategies in Kenya.

Professional Summary

I am currently working with National Youth Service, Kenya, as Director Strategy and Planning where I am responsible for formulation and execution of effective policies, programs and strategies for youth skills development and transition to employment.

I have also worked and gained extensive experience in socio-economic program development and project planning and management in the area of youth development in Public Service in Kenya.

I am a professional teacher of entrepreneurship and business management.

Volunteer

I am a Project Management Institute (PMI) volunteer coach and mentor for Junior Achievement Kenya.

Awards and Honors

Awarded Head of State Commendation (HSC) for distinguished service to the Republic of Kenya in youth empowerment.

Raya is the founder and Secretary General, Project Management Students Association (PMsA) at University of Nairobi. Raya is currently a third-year student studying Project planning and management.

Samson Jimmy Ukhevi is a results-driven and visionary Project Manager with experience in spearheading impactful projects focused on women’s empowerment, youth engagement, and climate action in developing countries. He started his project management journey at the University of Nairobi at the Certificate level and is now in his final year of Project Planning and Management.  He is a dedicated advocate for positive change and has successfully coordinated multi-country initiatives, collaborated with diverse stakeholders, and leveraged innovative approaches to drive meaningful transformation.

Samson Led the “Activate A Girl initiative” that provided essential menstrual hygiene products and comprehensive training on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) to more than 5,000 girls in the informal settlements, enabling their education and overall well-being courtesy of Safaricom Ndoto Zetu Initiatives. He spearheaded the global student network – 2022 Millennium Fellowship program as the Campus Director at the University of Nairobi empowering more than 25 youth leaders to create and implement Social Impact innovative projects addressing several Sustainable Development Goals. Samson was awarded a grant to pilot the Virtual Reality project for children with intellectual disabilities and raise awareness, fostering empathy and inclusivity within communities through the UNDP Disability and Accessible Innovations Challenge.

Currently, Samson is the Project Coordinator at the African Confederation of Co-Operative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA) Coordinating the “Voice for Women and Girls” project that is being implemented across 5 African countries (Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, Ethiopia, Ghana); the project pursues innovative strategies around Gender Equality, Empowerment of Women, Girls, and the marginalized, Inclusive governance, Environment and climate action, and Growth that works for everyone. He has leveraged his expertise in project management to develop, and implement, climate action initiatives, ensuring alignment with global sustainability goals; the African Co-operative Climate Action Plan, is one of such initiative he is championing, and he is engaging with national associations, governments, Credit Unions, and local communities to drive sustainable and collective efforts toward climate mitigation and adaptation.

SAMSON UKHEVI  +254724428948

Sierra Hampton-Simmons has over two decades of experience as an expert in digital product development and management with a track record for transforming and developing lucrative brands to include relevant performance-based testing and training. She joined PMI in the fall of 2013 and currently serves as the VP, Certifications & Product Architecture. Immediately prior to joining PMI, she was a leader for Global Certifications at Cisco Systems, Inc. where she directed daily operations for a global development team creating leading IT certification programs including the world-class CCNA and CCNP. Sierra began her career working at Citrix Education where she managed a team in design and development of the most advanced curricula and certifications for their global programs. Sierra also served as the President of the Performance Testing Council for three years after being an active member of their Board of Directors. Sierra is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Japanese and International Business. She also attended University of Florida’s MBA program.

With a passion for developing delightful products that are distinct, Sierra is most proud of her work transforming established products with digital innovations including simulations, emulations and animations. At PMI she led innovations that included the evolving the PMP, PMI Study Hall, and the addition of the new Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (CPBEP) certification program.