I am a Kenyan-born, Melbourne (Australia) based innovative leader and recognised activator of change in workplace culture and healthcare. I am known for redesigning systems to centre lived experience, cultural intelligence, and collective resilience. As the visionary founder of The Mambo Movement and co-founder of the Becoming Better Together Collective, I masterfully transform personal experience into global purpose—delivering impact-driven, outcome-based results that shift systems from the inside out.

Inspired by the profound wisdom of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the South African Nobel Peace Prize-winning anti-apartheid activist, my work embodies an "upstream philosophy"—identifying systemic inequities to co-create sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready solutions. These solutions are designed to address major global disruptions driven by social, human development, technological, economic, and political shifts. My unique approach powerfully harmonises Indigenous Kenyan principles, such as Harambee (collective strength), with Western methodologies, fundamentally challenging the status quo to reimagine the systems that shape our lives.

My move to Australia from Kenya in 1999 marked a defining moment. Navigating cultural dislocation, racism, and exclusion—along with witnessing others face similar challenges—ignited my lifelong commitment to transforming workplace culture and healthcare.

Born into the Kenyan principle of Harambee—collective strength, and equipped with formal qualifications in counselling and psychology, I bring a rare ability to integrate lived experience, behavioural insight, and system-level design.

As a breast cancer survivor with nearly 20 years of experience across Australia's public and private healthcare sectors, I bring a rare 360-degree perspective—shaped by roles across regulators, state health departments, funders, health providers, and policymakers. I understand how healthcare is authorised, funded, designed, delivered, and experienced. This depth has given me a profound appreciation for the strengths of Australia's healthcare system—and a clear view of the systemic gaps that persist, particularly as our population becomes increasingly multicultural. Most critically, I've seen where the system continues to fail the very communities it was meant to serve.

But this isn’t just about health. With extensive cross-sector leadership experience across publicly listed companies, government, and the not-for-profit sector—both in Australia and internationally—I’ve seen firsthand how deeply leadership, culture, and equity are intertwined.

Whether it’s a patient waiting for culturally safe care or an employee navigating a psychologically unsafe workplace, the message is clear: the systems we rely on don’t need fixing around the edges—they need to be fundamentally redesigned.

THE REDESIGN: UPSTREAM IMPACT, SYSTEMIC RESULTS

I don't merely react to disruptive global macro and micro shocks and shifts; I collaborate to redesign systems from the inside out across healthcare and workplace culture. My focus is on building structures that not only withstand disruption but also deliver lasting, values-driven change. This isn't about doing more; it's about doing what truly matters—with courage, clarity, and care.

When it comes to Building Future-Ready, Inclusive Workplace Cultures:

I lead change at the intersection of inclusive leadership and systems transformation, building human-centred, culturally intelligent cultures.

I spearheaded a DEI leadership pilot for a Fortune 5 company, which evolved into a global program. This initiative is designed to embed inclusive behaviours and influence executive decision-making at the highest levels across global regions.

As co-founder of the Becoming Better Together Collective (BBTC), I co-design and deliver immersive, culturally grounded programs for clients like Spotify, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, AGL Energy, Medibank, and Sportsbet.

As a Director at MindTribes, I developed and delivered intersectionality frameworks, strategic DEI training, and advised public sector leaders on psychological safety and gender equity. I also served on the advisory group for the Victorian Government, contributing to the design of the state’s first Executive Leadership Program for Women of Colour, which is now a flagship initiative of the Gender Equality Strategy.

In my role as an Advisory Board Member for Culturally Diverse Women (CDW), I helped close the leadership gap in Australian businesses by supporting the 300 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women, strengthening inclusive talent pipelines for Australia’s ageing and multicultural workforce.

When it comes to Health Equity Transformation:

I spearhead transformative change to tackle health inequities and founded The Mambo Movement in 2024 after my breast cancer diagnosis to dismantle breast cancer disparities for Women of Colour. In partnership with Rose Breast Health, we are advancing early detection, prevention, and culturally safe treatment for women from African migrant communities and other underserved women across Australia and Africa.

My work drives systemic reform through national awareness campaigns with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, enhancing cultural capability at Alfred Health by working with oncology nurses, and contributing to key healthcare discussions alongside Victoria’s Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health.

I co-designed a national Multicultural Inclusion Program and a multi-year action plan, now regarded as a national blueprint for equity at scale. This program is about to be implemented by a reputable national health provider, delivering critical services to the Australian health ecosystem and community. (click here for case study)

Prior to founding The Mambo Movement, I improved value-based care at Medibank Private by overseeing the operations and engagement with medical specialists and practice managers nationally, enhancing care delivery and operational efficiencies. I also managed a gap cover scheme that reduced out-of-pocket costs, making healthcare more affordable and accessible while ensuring high-quality care for consumers.

At Employers Mutual Limited (NSW) and WorkSafe Victoria, I delivered systemic gains in health, safety, and performance across my portfolio, which included insurers in NSW and Victoria, as well as the former South-East Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service (NSW) and Greater Southern Area Health Service (NSW). I embedded equity in high-risk occupational and public health settings, ensuring more inclusive and effective outcomes.

My impact extends beyond health into broad transformation programs.
I consistently confront a vital truth: the systems we rely on don’t just need improvement—they demand bold, visionary redesign. My mission is to transform workplace culture and healthcare systems, ensuring they are equitable, fit for purpose, and culturally appropriate. Together, we can build a future where systems truly reflect and serve the communities they are meant to support, ensuring everyone is a beneficiary. Contact me now to begin the redesign of workplace culture and healthcare safari.