Meet the Team Behind ROCK
A small, passionate team of Kenyans committed to building lasting change in the communities that need it most.
Founder & CEO
Marylyn Mutenyo
Marylyn founded ROCK after years of grassroots work in Kenya's slums, driven by the urgent need to serve youth and women in the most underserved communities. Her leadership shapes every pillar of the organisation.
Communications & Marketing
Laureen Mwanja
Laureen amplifies ROCK's impact through strategic storytelling and community outreach, growing the organisation's profile across Kenya and internationally.
Administration
Joyce Shisia
Joyce keeps the engine running — managing operations, volunteer coordination and organisational logistics so every programme delivers on time and on target.
Learning & Development
Karimi Korandu
Karimi designs and delivers the skills programmes and mentorship curricula that equip community members and staff with tools to grow and thrive.
Operations & Resource Mobilisation
Stephen Nzusa
Stephen drives field operations and leads fundraising strategy, securing the partnerships and resources that power ROCK's expanding reach.
Secretary General
Esther Mwikali Wambua
Esther ensures strong governance and accountability, managing board communications and upholding the organisation's integrity across all programmes.
What Drives Every Member of Our Team
Community First
Every decision is filtered through one question: does this serve the community?
Evidence-Based
We measure our impact and iterate constantly based on what we learn in the field.
Sustainable Change
We build skills and structures that outlast our involvement.
Radical Humility
We listen before we act. Communities teach us as much as we teach them.
Want to Join Our Team?
We are always looking for passionate volunteers, field workers, and specialists who want to make a real difference on the ground in Kenya.