Our leaders

Patrick Deya is a multimedia professional and longtime public servant with nearly 20 years in the U.S. federal government. Originally from rural Kenya, he holds degrees in Graphic Design, Mass Communications, and an MBA. A committed philanthropist, Patrick has supported the education of over 100 children and opened a medical clinic in his hometown.

Nelly is a senior executive with 25 years of experience in technology and finance. As Chief Transformation Officer at Kyndryl, she leads global initiatives in culture, efficiency, and customer focus. She previously held leadership roles at IBM across four continents, including VP and Chief Credit Officer, and led IBM’s expansion into Africa. Nelly holds an MBA from Howard University and serves on the boards of the Global Business Schools Network and Partnerships with Children.

Dr. Patrick L. Osewe is a global public health leader with over 25 years of experience in health and development.He is Director of Africa Business Development at Regenesys and has held senior roles at the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, USAID, and the U.S. CDC. He helped establish the Africa CDC and is known for advancing cross-sector health partnerships across continents.

Dr. Christine Martey-Ochola is the Interim Dean of STEM at SUNY Broome and a food scientist, biochemist, and pharmaceutical chemist with 25+ years of experience. She has taught at Villanova and Shippensburg Universities and co-founded Avo Global Ltd and Nuelehair LLC. A 2019 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador, she advises colleges and mentors high-growth startups through the PACT MentorConnect program.

George Ondiek is a seasoned CFO with expertise in financial strategy, international operations, and private equity-backed firms. Since 2018, he has led finance at TEC Services LLC. His previous roles include CFO at Precision Products Group and leadership at Lion Brothers Inc., with extensive experience in China and Southeast Asia. George is known for driving efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth.