Nakuru Hope Board
Susan Saleeba
Chairman
Founder: Nakuru Hope Inc.
From visiting Kenya in 2009 Susan saw the need to assist those whose lives existed purely on hope and the kindness of others. From that time onwards has committed her life to providing education, food and medical assistance through Nakuru Hope Inc. Susan project managed the build of the school for 300 and orphanages for boys and girls totalling 50. Naming the centre after her own children's grandfather 'The Gabriel Learning Centre'.
Susan spends her time in Perth, Western Australia and Nakuru, Kenya.
In 2018 Susan was awarded the JOHN CURTIN MEDAL. johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medallists/2018.cfm
Chairman
Founder: Nakuru Hope Inc.
From visiting Kenya in 2009 Susan saw the need to assist those whose lives existed purely on hope and the kindness of others. From that time onwards has committed her life to providing education, food and medical assistance through Nakuru Hope Inc. Susan project managed the build of the school for 300 and orphanages for boys and girls totalling 50. Naming the centre after her own children's grandfather 'The Gabriel Learning Centre'.
Susan spends her time in Perth, Western Australia and Nakuru, Kenya.
In 2018 Susan was awarded the JOHN CURTIN MEDAL. johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medallists/2018.cfm
Maja McGuire
Secretary
Maja, a lawyer brings over 10 years' experience in the provision of corporate and compliance advice to ASX listed public companies. This includes working with listed companies as a general counsel, company secretary and in top tier private practice. Maja, a Corporate Consultant and Non-executive Chair of TechGen Metals Limited (ASX: TG1), bringing extensive experience in ASX Listing Rule and Corporations Act compliance, capital raisings, corporate governance, general commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Maj, a mother of two believes that every child deserves a chance. Maja is passionate about creating a better future for children in need by providing support for their participation in education.
Secretary
Maja, a lawyer brings over 10 years' experience in the provision of corporate and compliance advice to ASX listed public companies. This includes working with listed companies as a general counsel, company secretary and in top tier private practice. Maja, a Corporate Consultant and Non-executive Chair of TechGen Metals Limited (ASX: TG1), bringing extensive experience in ASX Listing Rule and Corporations Act compliance, capital raisings, corporate governance, general commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Maj, a mother of two believes that every child deserves a chance. Maja is passionate about creating a better future for children in need by providing support for their participation in education.
Tim Langford-Smith
Marketing Director
Born in Nairobi, Tim has a strong family connection to East Africa, in particular Nakuru. A graphic designer by trade he has over 35 years of experience in design and marketing. For the last 30 years he has been running his boutique design and marketing agency JAZ Creative.
Tim has creative flair, a passion for Africa and has experience in creating and building brands working with SME’s to large corporates.
Marketing Director
Born in Nairobi, Tim has a strong family connection to East Africa, in particular Nakuru. A graphic designer by trade he has over 35 years of experience in design and marketing. For the last 30 years he has been running his boutique design and marketing agency JAZ Creative.
Tim has creative flair, a passion for Africa and has experience in creating and building brands working with SME’s to large corporates.
Lucy Shea
Director
A lawyer, wife and mother of 3 young boys. Her journey with Nakuru Hope began in 2012, spending over 3 months volunteering at the school with husband, Josh. Her experiences there - were life-changing. Lucy made a commitment then, to do what she could to assist Nakuru Hope, including the sponsoring of a child from the school. Lucy joined the Board in 2016, A Partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, specialising in environmental, planning and government law
Dawn France
Director
Dawn with her, Law & Business Degree, has great experience working in varied roles across, banking, energy sectors within management and moving to not for profit senior management and education for almost ten years. Currently specialising in People & Culture at an executive level, Dawn has developed the ability to be a servant leader and demonstrates good practice. Dawn understands the critical component of culture and has the skills to assist businesses and charities through Strategic Planning, Management, Policy Development and Governance, Risk & Compliance practices. As a mother of four children, and a foster mother – Dawn has a belief that the key to any child’s future is education.
Director
Dawn with her, Law & Business Degree, has great experience working in varied roles across, banking, energy sectors within management and moving to not for profit senior management and education for almost ten years. Currently specialising in People & Culture at an executive level, Dawn has developed the ability to be a servant leader and demonstrates good practice. Dawn understands the critical component of culture and has the skills to assist businesses and charities through Strategic Planning, Management, Policy Development and Governance, Risk & Compliance practices. As a mother of four children, and a foster mother – Dawn has a belief that the key to any child’s future is education.
Eva Alexandra
Events Director
Eva is a recent graduate of Curtin University with an MSc in Project Management. Eva believes that it is only right that she contributes her time and education to be able to assist others in also achieving their own goals and dreams through education.
Eva currently brings her experience and enthusiasm to Basketball WA where she leads fundraising events to the 50K+ basketball enthusiasts across the state.
Events Director
Eva is a recent graduate of Curtin University with an MSc in Project Management. Eva believes that it is only right that she contributes her time and education to be able to assist others in also achieving their own goals and dreams through education.
Eva currently brings her experience and enthusiasm to Basketball WA where she leads fundraising events to the 50K+ basketball enthusiasts across the state.
The Nakuru Hope Board, give their time and travel voluntarily.