Secretariat
AWEIK is supported by a dedicated secretariat overseeing its programs, advocacy, and operations.
Michelle Mwambela
An adept professional with over 10 years diverse experience in the legal, natural resource management, climate and environmental justice advocacy, project management and stakeholder engagement spheres.
Michelle is a champion for equitable and a sustainable future for African communities through getting solutions for the people by the people. Her experience includes working with and in public, private, and non-governmental sectors actors working to improve the women’s social and economic growth in a sustainable way.
Julius Mbindyo
Julius is a professional accountant with over 12 years’ of experience in finance, grants, procurement and logistics and administration.
He manages all financial and grant activities under each project and program undertaken by the Association. Julius is responsible for financial and project and grant management, strategic analysis, overseeing and directing treasury audit, tax, accounting and budgeting. He is also skilled in long-range forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management and reporting.
Grace Aluoch
Grace Aluoch is a Communication Specialist and Digital Marketer with over seven years of experience in developing strategic communication plans and digital campaigns.
She supports the organization in strengthening its online presence through content creation, digital engagement, communication action plans and impactful storytelling.
Her work focuses on using media to drive awareness and inclusion, particularly by amplifying the voices of women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining communities. Grace also brings a strong background in Human Resources, program coordination, and brand management.