Country / Where did you grow up:
Eldoret, Kenya
Academic qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (University of Eastern Africa, Baraton - Kenya), Guidance and Counseling, Bachelor of Science Nursing (University of Eastern Africa, Baraton - Kenya)
Experience:
Bernadette is the founder of African Grassroots Development Organization. She is an award-winning social entrepreneur and social justice advocate convicted of promoting human dignity through an integrated development approach. She has a multi-disciplinary training background encompassing Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and in Guidance and Counselling. She has 13 years of work experience in Kenya and internationally. Both this has involved serving as a county minister in the County Government of Busia and 9 in the NGO sector. Her work has involved working on governance, social protection, economic empowerment and women's rights. As a social justice advocate, she has been involved in various advocacy programs linking grassroots voices and global players.
Academic fields of interest:
Gender, social protection and public policy
Position prior to the programme:
Executive Director, African Grassroots Development Organization
