Nakuru Hope Board
Susan Saleeba
Founder Chairperson
From volunteering in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya, 2004, Susan saw the need to assist those whose lives existed purely on hope. Choosing to make a significant change: Susan's first school began in 2008 in a small rented 'house' in the slums where 30 children commenced a new life, being given food and an education, along with 50 women learning how to sew, so that they gained the tools to be able to become self sufficient. Susan went on to project manage building her school on purchased land, opening on the 8th January, 2014 to 300 children and went on to build both a boy's and girl's orphanage. Naming the centre after her own children's grandfather 'The Gabriel Learning Centre'. Those families of the children attending also are assisted with refuge, food, water and medical assistance.
Susan spends her time in Perth, Western Australia and Nakuru, Kenya.
Susan was awarded the 2018 JOHN CURTIN MEDAL. johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medallists/2018.cfm
Founder Chairperson
From volunteering in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya, 2004, Susan saw the need to assist those whose lives existed purely on hope. Choosing to make a significant change: Susan's first school began in 2008 in a small rented 'house' in the slums where 30 children commenced a new life, being given food and an education, along with 50 women learning how to sew, so that they gained the tools to be able to become self sufficient. Susan went on to project manage building her school on purchased land, opening on the 8th January, 2014 to 300 children and went on to build both a boy's and girl's orphanage. Naming the centre after her own children's grandfather 'The Gabriel Learning Centre'. Those families of the children attending also are assisted with refuge, food, water and medical assistance.
Susan spends her time in Perth, Western Australia and Nakuru, Kenya.
Susan was awarded the 2018 JOHN CURTIN MEDAL. johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medallists/2018.cfm
Kirsty Burnett
Finance/Treasurer Director
Kirsty a Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years’ experience in both the corporate and not for profit sector, providing care and support to children living with life limiting conditions.
Born in Africa, Kirsty has a strong affiliation to Nakuru’s cause and a strong understanding of the challenges faced. Kirsty a mother of two children is passionate to improve the lives of children and hopes for a world where all children are given the opportunity to thrive.
Finance/Treasurer Director
Kirsty a Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years’ experience in both the corporate and not for profit sector, providing care and support to children living with life limiting conditions.
Born in Africa, Kirsty has a strong affiliation to Nakuru’s cause and a strong understanding of the challenges faced. Kirsty a mother of two children is passionate to improve the lives of children and hopes for a world where all children are given the opportunity to thrive.
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
Katherine Parkinson
Company Secretary
Katherine a lawyer, consultant, policy advisor and diplomat and returns to Perth after a career spanning Australia, Iraq, Kenya and Papua New Guinea. Katherine has a keen interest in corporate governance and strategy. Having spent over 3 years living in Nairobi, Katherine understands the challenges and opportunities Nakuru Hope encounters and is committed to supporting the operations in Kenya.
Company Secretary
Katherine a lawyer, consultant, policy advisor and diplomat and returns to Perth after a career spanning Australia, Iraq, Kenya and Papua New Guinea. Katherine has a keen interest in corporate governance and strategy. Having spent over 3 years living in Nairobi, Katherine understands the challenges and opportunities Nakuru Hope encounters and is committed to supporting the operations in Kenya.
The Nakuru Hope Board, give their time and travel voluntarily.