Simeon Ogonda

Simeon Ogonda

Africa, Kenya, Environmental Issues, Transparency and Accountability, 2014

As Managing Partner at Millennial Legacy Consultants, Simeon Ogonda develops creative collaborative frameworks for rural communities to develop sustainable neighborhoods in East Africa. He has been involved in various leadership positions over the past seven years, beginning his learning as a student volunteer in community outreach projects before serving as team President of the Enactus University Chapter in Maseno University, Managing Director of Spring Break Kenya, and Field Operations Manager for StartUpAfrica. Ogonda oversees the volunteer placement process and ensures that the students are contributing to the economic development of rural areas in Kenya. While in the U.S., Ogonda worked at US Together in Cleveland, Ohio, where he gained experience in community development practices and youth volunteerism. Having completed the Community Solutions Program, Ogonda is continuing his work in rural Kenya, focusing on increasing the transparency of the development process to ensure that resources are allocated properly and transparently.

Email: oyandosimeon@yahoo.com