Michelle Wanjiru Njuguna

Michelle is an ambitious leader with a background in design and over 6 years of experience in sustainable development in both rural and urban contexts. She has worked with various government departments, grassroots communities, NGOs, universities, non-profit organisations and the private sector to design and implement various social, economic and environmental impact projects. She is a passionate creative who values design and research as a vital part of her workflow. She is the founder of Oqkra and Bour, a design studio that creates luxury jewellery using waste architectural materials; and Ethnodesign, a sustainable development and project management consultancy based in Nairobi.