John collaborates with us on facilitation programs, research and is our go-to person for sharing ideas, which in turn, helps us constantly innovate. He is a seasoned and accomplished facilitator with 30 years of global experience across more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. John is what we like to call a Social Inclusion specialist, as he is also a certified counsellor and Human Resources professional. He has supported a large number of organizations and individuals on issues related to gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion, and age to name a few. He has also played an important role in supporting effective integration of inclusion issues throughout all aspects of organization development and practice. He has the experience of training thousands of people on developing facilitation skills and Social Inclusion.

Some of the organizations he has been associated with include UN Volunteers, VSO International, MONUSCO (DR Congo), UNICEF, Skillshare International, UNDP, Plan International, Itereleng: ICA (South Africa), the World Summit for Sustainable Development, Leicester & Bradford City Councils (U.K.), amongst others.

John has memberships with several prestigious organisations including the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) as former Regional Director for the Africa region and is the current organizer of the Social Inclusion Facilitators special interest group; the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA): UK as a certified ToP (Technology of Participation) Trainer and former Board member; Tujiendeleze Youth Trust Fund (TYTF): Kenya as founder and former board member.

John is an ever-evolving multilingual who speaks English, Kiswahili, French and German fluently. He has now delved into learning some Sign Language and Kinyarwanda. He is passionate about equality issues, travelling, reading, learning, the arts and football.