The Deaf Empowerment Society of Kenya (DESK) is overseen by a dedicated team of Board Directors who are committed to advocating for the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Kenya and beyond. Our board provides the strategic governance and cross-sector expertise necessary to drive systemic change for the community.
Mrs. Stella Kinyua
Board Chairperson
Mrs. Stella Kinyua serves as the Board Chairperson of the Deaf Empowerment Society of Kenya (DESK). In th...
Mr. Jacob Ireri
CEO / Secretary to the Board
Answerable to the Board of Directors, Jacob Ireri leads the strategic growth and operational excellence of ...
JC Otero
Director / Pro-bono advisor on Social Entrepreneurship
Based in Austin, Texas, USA, JC has been an advisor to the Deaf Empowerment Society of Kenya since before i...
Stephen Waweru
Director
Stephen is the Chairman of Rift Valley Deaf Association and Kenya Deaf Football Federation. He is a Deaf ri...
Joel Runnels
Director
Joel completed his Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota’s Educational Foundations and Research Departm...
Eva Wanja
Director
Eva holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Nairobi, a diploma i...