Who We Are

Julie is the founder of the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), A Pan African organization that drives progress and influence through African storytelling, knowledge building, agenda setting and leadership development. Prior to this, Julie was the Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at the Mastercard Foundation and before this she had a two-decade career in mainstream media. Julie is a thought leader in Africa and globally and is regarded as a champion for African leadership and development

Achieng Butler is the Managing Director at the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), bringing over two decades of strategic leadership and marketing expertise to the role. Previously, she served as Global Vice President of Marketing at Sun King, where she led a team of 100+ marketers across 12 countries in Africa and Asia, propelling the largest off-grid renewable energy company through innovation and collaboration. Her career spans impactful senior positions: Chief Marketing Officer at African Leadership University in Mauritius, Chief Marketing Officer—Africa at Danone Group in Paris, Senior Vice President for Brand and Media and for Airtel Money at Airtel Africa, and 14 years at The Coca-Cola Company, including as Head of Marketing for East & Central Africa.

Georgie is a seasoned communicator with over a decade of experience in media and strategic communication, a trained broadcaster and global moderator – having previously worked with the BBC, CNBC and Forbes Africa. He has a background in Actuarial Science, and expertise in the development world, which he executed at Portland Communications for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Evercare, and other organizations across Africa, Asia, Middle East, and the UK. He is the former Head of Pan-African Program Communications at the Mastercard Foundation. He currently heads Programs and Partnerships at the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), and serves on the board of the Doris Mollel Foundation, focused on neonatal care in East Africa, plus as a Now Generation Member at the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Eugene Anangwe is a seasoned editorial and strategic communications expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the Eastern and Central African media landscape. As a media executive, communication strategist, and mentor, he has become a thought leader in the region, renowned for his ability to craft powerful narratives that address critical social, political, and economic issues. Throughout his diverse career, Eugene has taken on multiple roles, from television production and media training to executive leadership in communication strategy. His deep expertise in public speaking and strategic communication has seen him mentor and train a broad spectrum of professionals, including corporate executives, government leaders, and public figures. His ability to navigate diverse communication landscapes, from corporate branding to public sector strategy, has firmly established him as a key player in shaping the future of media and communication across East and Central Africa.

Muthoni Muigai builds systems that help people and organisations thrive. A learning and development specialist, she has spent over two decades at the intersection of Learning and Development, Talent and People Operations, designing scalable programmes and structures that turn strategy into day-to-day behaviour and impact. She leads ALADI’s Learning and Engagement function.

Her work spans the corporate, technology and non-profit sectors across Africa, from fast-growing organisations like Safaricom and CrossBoundary to mission-driven teams like Educate! and Andela. She has led global learning initiatives, managed large-scale performance and talent programmes, and partnered with leaders to strengthen organisational culture, building leadership development frameworks, reimagining performance management, and setting up processes that make learning part of how work gets done. Her approach blends structure with empathy: data and systems where they matter most, and human connection where it counts. Muthoni is especially drawn to experiential and immersive learning that connects people to context and challenges perspectives, empowering teams to grow, lead and deliver meaningful change.

Kariuki Mwangi is a strategic thinker and policy innovator with expertise in research, policy development, governance, and youth empowerment. As the Research and Policy Lead at the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), a pan-African organisation, he drives data- driven policy solutions that enhance African leadership and influence globally. His work focuses on bridging research and practice, shaping transformative policies through human- centered and evidence-based approaches. Previously, he played a key role in Research, Policy development, and legislative drafting for the Malindi Constituency Member of Parliament, based at the Parliament of Kenya and provided technical support for Kenya’s 2023 National (bipartisan) Dialogue talks. A summa-cum-laude graduate in Political Science, Kariuki has worked with leading organizations such as the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry as the Economic Diplomacy chairperson of the Youth sub-committee; Kenya Model United Nations as the 21 st President of the General Assembly and the Mastercard Foundation in the design process for the Thought Leadership Series on Dignified and Fulfilling work. Passionate about economic diplomacy and civic awareness, he is committed to fostering policies that drive socio-economic development and position Africa as a global leader.

Boniface Omina spends his time building platforms, communities, and experiences that help people have fun, connect and grow. He is the Digital and Community Lead at ALADI, where he helps translate the institution’s mission into meaningful engagement across Africa through community-building, storytelling, and experiences that bring people together for dialogue, learning, and collaboration.

He is also the producer and co-host of the Boardroom Banter Podcast, a platform amplifying the stories of some of the world’s most ambitious dreamers and doers while equipping young professionals with the ideas, tools, and perspectives they need to thrive in their careers. Through the podcast, he has hosted leaders and changemakers from organizations and institutions including Google, Spotify, LinkedIn, Uber, Unilever, Stanford University, MIT, and the World Health Organization, alongside Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees and CNN Heroes, while doing projects with organizations like the Mastercard Foundation. Outside of his work in leadership, media, and community, Omina is an Afrohouse DJ and producer – whose music moves across genres like afrohouse, amapiano, afrotech and deep house. Inspired by the places, people, and cultures he encounters while travelling across Africa, he approaches music much like the rest of his work: as a way of telling stories, creating connection and bringing communities together.

Josephine Namayi is a Programs Officer whose heart is on the ground. She’s most energized in the field, walking alongside communities as programs come to life, not just designing them from behind a desk. With progressive experience strengthening program delivery for non-profit organizations, she has led multi-county implementation across HIV prevention among AGYW, youth leadership, women’s economic empowerment, and enterprise development for micro-business owners in rural and informal settlements.

She is equally skilled at translating strategy into results, managing complex projects, optimizing operations, and ensuring alignment with organizational and donor priorities. She has managed high-value donor-funded programs supported by LVCT Health, NOREC, and Rotary International, leading teams to deliver measurable results.

Namayi is deeply committed to advancing education as a catalyst for transformation. Her impact has been sharpened through leadership programs across Africa, including Bluvard Education Initiative’s Leaders of Leaders Africa Fellowship, LEAP Africa’s Leadership Accelerator Program, and DAY-Africa’s NOREC South-to-South Exchange Program. An ardent believer in the inherent strength of women, she is dedicated to accelerating her impact through her current role as ALADI’s Programs Officer.

Rudyvoella, well known as Rudy, has over 15 years of experience in leadership development, learning and development, team building, training facilitation, staff development, and experiential learning. He has worked extensively in both Kenya and the United States, leading large teams, designing and delivering leadership programmes, coordinating training initiatives, and developing high-performing teams across diverse environments.

His background includes senior leadership roles in staffing, training, learning and development, as well as extensive experience facilitating youth, leadership, and organisational development programmes for corporates, educational institutions, and community groups. He also brings significant expertise in stakeholder engagement, talent development, onboarding, communication, and experiential learning design.

Laura Namuki Juma keeps organisations moving. An operations professional with over ten years of experience, she has built her career at the intersection of Operations, Administration, and Events, bringing structure and reliability to logistics and executive support across FMCG, NGO, and startup environments across East Africa.

Her work spans organisations including Bupo East Africa in FMCG, Equal Aqua Uganda in the NGO sector, and Incourage Insurance Agency, a startup  where she managed meeting and event coordination, travel and vendor management, and administrative support to leadership , the systems and processes that keep teams aligned. 

She now brings this operational foundation to ALADI as Admin and Operations. On the operational side, she is drawn to the coordination behind learning and programme delivery  scheduling, logistics, and facilitator and participant support that keep training and cohort-based programmes running smoothly from planning through to delivery. Laura’s approach blends precision with adaptability, building the systems that keep organisations running, and staying calm and resourceful when plans inevitably shift.