Meet Our Leadership.
Meet the leaders guiding AfriGenetry Link's work across governance, programs, research, partnerships, genomic health, genealogy, education, and community engagement to create lasting impact.
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Chairperson, Board of Directors
Dr. Michelle Anyadioha
Dr. Anyadioha is a strategic leader with over 15 years of cross-sector experience in innovation, strategic research, organizational leadership, and community impact.
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Founder & Executive Director
Princess Ndupu
Princess Ndupu is a nonprofit founder and strategic program leader working at the intersection of genealogy, genomic health, community education, and African diaspora reconnection.
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Vice Chairperson, Board of Directors
Jessica Clay
Jessica Clay is a healthcare and operations leader with experience in provider relations, value based care, business development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships across healthcare and community settings
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Chief Program Officer
Dr. Austen Okumo
Dr. Austen Okumo is a certified Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in governance reform, project management, public finance, and health systems strengthening, including work with major international development organizations.
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Operations
Susan Remane
Susan Remane is a multinational program strategy and organizational development leader with over 20 years of experience in research, education, stakeholder engagement, community development, and international program delivery.
Chief Financial & Compliance Officer
Tonny Okotchono
Tonny Okotchono is a Chartered Risk Analyst with over 18 years of experience in audit, finance, risk management, compliance, and regulatory oversight across government, banking, insurance, WHO, and the United Nations.
Director of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Ezra Nwemeh
Ezra Nwemeh is a higher education and project development professional with experience in strategic partnerships, business development, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management. He currently serves at Cornell University.
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Director, Genomic Health, Equity & Prevention Center
Dr. Sarah Nabukera
Dr. Sarah Nabukera is a medical doctor and global public health leader with over 25 years of experience in health policy, epidemiology, maternal and child health, and health systems across Africa and internationally.
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Director, Heritage, Genealogy & Identity Center
Melissa Le Nicol
Melissa is a forensic investigative genetic genealogist and founder of Investigative Wellness LLC, specializing in family tree reconstruction, heir location, forensic biology, genetic genealogy, and complex family history research
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Regional Director, North America
Brooke McGilvery
Brooke McGilvery is an educator, entrepreneur, and community leader with experience in educational leadership, early childhood education, program development, and community engagement. She is the founder of Brooke of Life Montessori Academy.
Regional Director, South America
Suzana Santiago
Suzana Santiago is a certified family historian, genealogist, and heritage researcher specializing in genealogical research, historical records, family tree reconstruction, and cultural heritage preservation across Afro Brazilian communities.
Regional Director, East Africa
Joseph Kaita
Joseph Kaita is a strategic development and social impact leader with experience in fundraising, donor relations, research, partnership development, economic empowerment, and program implementation across nonprofit and community development sectors.
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AfriGenetry Link is built by people who believe our stories matter, our health matters, and our DNA belongs to us. Whether you want to volunteer, partner, or support our work, there is a place for you here.