Meet Our Team
Meet the team behind our mission. Our diverse team brings together a wealth of experience, unique perspectives, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR WORK
MAMA HOPE’s team brings together experience in organizational development, strategy, finance, fundraising, communications, monitoring and learning, partnerships and advocacy. Together, we are responsible for keeping MAMA HOPE’s mission and long-term vision at the centre of how the organization grows, learns and makes decisions.
Our team also designed and built the curriculum at the heart of our programs and continues to implement it directly with locally-led organizations.
Each team member brings their professional expertise into different areas of the curriculum, working alongside partners as they strengthen and apply new strategies, systems and practices within their organizations.
Because we remain closely involved in delivery, the curriculum continues to evolve. What we learn from each module, each cohort and from partners themselves informs what comes next, allowing us to adapt the content, respond to emerging needs and continually strengthen the learning experience for future partners.
Our relationships also continue beyond the program. Through The Collective, our alumni network, we create opportunities for continued learning, connection and exchange while staying connected to how organizations are applying and adapting what they learned.
This means the expertise behind MAMA HOPE is also the expertise our partners have direct access to; and the learning from our partners continues to shape MAMA HOPE in return.
MARGOT HINCHEY
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Margot is a nonprofit leader with 13+ years of experience in organizational operations, sustainable finance, and leadership.
She has trained 70 grassroots organizations in operations, financial management, and sustainable business practices, supporting locally-led organizations to strengthen internal systems, improve financial sustainability, and build resilient, community-driven institutions.
Drawing on her experience leading organizational strategy, governance, and revenue growth, Margot equips organizations with practical tools to operate effectively and sustain their impact over the long term.
VINCENT MWANGI
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Vincent is a strategic program leader with 10+ years' experience supporting locally-led organizations across Africa.
He has trained 94 grassroots organizations in strategic planning, organizational development, and systems strengthening, equipping leaders to build practical, long-term strategies that strengthen governance, sustainability, and community impact.
Vincent specializes in localization, partnership development, and organizational growth, bringing extensive experience facilitating strategy processes for grassroots organizations.
WAMBUI JL
DIR. COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY
Wambui is a communications and branding professional with 20+ years of experience in branding, communications, and advocacy.
She has trained 71 grassroots organizations in storytelling, branding, and communications, equipping leaders to communicate their impact with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
As a published writer, facilitator, speaker, and creative strategist, Wambui supports organizations to strengthen visibility, build trust, and engage partners and funders through compelling narratives.
ALI CAREY
DIR. STRATEGIC GROWTH & PARTNERSHIPS
Ali is a fundraising and organizational development professional with 10+ years of experience supporting nonprofit organizations to build sustainable funding strategies.
She has trained 70 grassroots organizations in fundraising and resource mobilization while leading fundraising efforts that have generated millions of dollars in philanthropic support.
Ali supports organizations to cultivate funder relationships, diversify revenue, and build long-term financial sustainability.
MAGDALINE AGUNDA
PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Magdaline is a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professional with extensive experience in data management, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.
She has trained 22 grassroots organizations in MEL, supporting organizations to develop practical systems that improve data quality, strengthen accountability, support learning, and demonstrate impact.
She focuses on making evidence useful for day-to-day decision-making and organizational growth.