Meet our team
of extraordinary and passionate individuals
Facing problems as the climate crisis and threatened biodiversity requires an incredible team. We’re grateful to have some of the most innovative and committed young leaders bringing together talent and expertise in conservation, integrated forest management, project management, philanthropy, and more to develop strategies for harnessing our full power to save Laikipia’s wildlife and transform communities. Meet some of the great people leading change in our communities.
Gideon Pirandoni
Director
Gideon Pirandoni Meriwas, Director, is an indigenous activist, and sustainability champion with more than 3 years advancing youth stewardships in conservation and climate action, at policy development, tree growing, and advocacy in Laikipia and Beyond.
Why Gideon?:
Gideon has served as CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer for 1 year facilittaing Community-Led Development (CLD) through Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) in Tharaka Nithi County.
Diana Lenges
Head of Finance and Communications
With background in Information and Technology, Diana believes in strengthening indigenous women to lead the a path to self-sufficiency through advocacy and stories.
Why Diana?:
She has more than 2 years both in volunteerism and community work in Laikipia county and beyond delivering gender response and food security projects.
Favorite animal: Elephant
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Ramason Silvester
Community Liaison Officer
Ramason has worked for 2 years as a Rangeland Coordinator at Naibung'a Community Conservancy liaising with communities in conservation activities, carbon projects and clean water programs. He brings to ACTNOW KENYA a rich back ground in project management, diverse stakeholder engagement and experience leading community initiatives which has propelled our work within Mukogodo West Ward.
Favorite animal: Leopard
Charles Ntaiya
Policy and Partnerships Lead
Charles merges a career in Business and MSc in Public Policy with 2 years of donor-related project management in Mukogodo West Ward, Laikipia North. He brings to ACTNOW a broader approach to community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Favorite animal: Wolf
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