Liza Akinyi (She / Her)

I am a visionary leader, a champion of the people, and a passionate advocate for a world where everyone has equal opportunities to realize their full potential. Leading with empathy, integrity and an innate ability to balance the heart with the head, I believe in winning together to create a better, more equitable world. My talent for storytelling allows me to inspire change, build consensus, and shine a light on issues that matter. With 15+ years of visionary leadership in international development, entrepreneurship, program management, social inclusion, and women’s empowerment, I have dedicated my career to advancing gender equality. With an MBA and an entrepreneurial spirit, I apply my knowledge and business acumen to support women-owned businesses on strategy and operations. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and co-creating innovative solutions to the challenges we face. My journey has taken me from grassroots activism at the forefront of advocacy campaigns in Kenya, to influential leadership roles in major international organizations working with governments and key stakeholders globally. Beyond my professional life, I find joy in gardening, cooking, and engaging in deep conversations with close friends. I am dedicated to gender equality, women's rights, peace and security, access to justice, and economic empowerment.