Our Team

Taking our lead from the Maasai community with whom we work, we are a heart centered organization with Osotua, a word that in Maasai denotes relationship and interdependence, as our core value. Our corporate culture invites emotional openness, creativity, and deep compassion.

U.S. Staff

  • In 2007 Kim Rosen, M.F.A., spoke a poem to a group of Maasai girls in a safe house in Kenya, and the communion that followed was the seed of the Safe House Education (S.H.E.) College Fund. Today she is the founder and president of the organization and, from 2012 - 2024, was also the Executive Director. A graduate of Yale University with an M.F.A. in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, Kim is the author of Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words and co-creator of four albums of spoken word and music. She has awakened listeners around the world to the power of poetry to heal and transform individuals and communities. Her writing has been published in The Sun Magazine, O Magazine,The Texas Review and Spirituality and Health Magazine, among others.

  • Sarah is a global development expert with four decades of leadership experience directing gender equity and social justice initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia for the International Center for Research on Women, Care International and Boston University School of Public Health where she earned her MPH and PhD in international health policy. In 2012, President Obama appointed Sarah to the President’s Global Development Council. Also in 2012, former President Clinton tapped her to serve as an Advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative. Sarah’s contributions to the public good have been acknowledged by various awards platforms, such as, Top 100 Global Influencers in Gender Equality, 2019 and 2018 | Center for Nonprofit Advancement EXCEL Award, 2018, for exceptional nonprofit leadership | UNA Perdita Huston Human Rights Award, 2013.

  • Margaret Harding has worked with non-profit organizations, small companies, and individuals for over 20 years. A graduate of Kenyon College, she received her M.B.A. degree from Babson College. She has extensive experience with all aspects of finance and management, from paying bills to creating business plans. Margaret’s goal is to demystify finances for her clients.

U.S. Board of Directors

  • In 2007 Kim Rosen, M.F.A., spoke a poem to a group of Maasai girls in a safe house in Kenya, and the communion that followed was the seed of the Safe House Education (S.H.E.) College Fund. Today she is the founder and president of the organization and, from 2012 - 2024, was also the Executive Director. A graduate of Yale University with an M.F.A. in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, Kim is the author of Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words and co-creator of four albums of spoken word and music. She has awakened listeners around the world to the power of poetry to heal and transform individuals and communities. Her writing has been published in The Sun Magazine, O Magazine,The Texas Review and Spirituality and Health Magazine, among others.

  • Kim O'Donnell is a graduate of a small women’s college in Virginia and knows firsthand the transformative and generational impact of empowering the voices of young women through education. She is a retired judge and when she is not traveling, she enjoys volunteering her time in the rural community where she lives, spending time in her art studio, dancing, walking, writing and spending time with family and friends.   

    Kim traveled with the S.H.E. Fund to Kenya in 2024 and was profoundly moved and inspired by the courageous young women the S.H.E. Fund supports. 

  • Sylvia Otieno is a Kenyan-American international development professional with a passion for community-driven work. She is dedicated to projects that are shaped by and centered around the needs of the communities they serve. Outside of work, Sylvia loves traveling to explore new cultures and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

  • Maya Maria Brown is a performing artist, social justice activist, and mental health professional. She has an MA in Counseling Psychology: Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a BA from Tufts University. Maya previously worked as the Associate Director of the S.H.E. Fund and had an incredible experience in Kenya with the S.H.E. students and community in December 2022. Maya lives in Sweden with her husband, her two sons, and their lovable St. Berdoodle dog.

  • Patti Cohn is passionate about human rights and particularly champions causes supporting women and children. Patti grew up in the NY metropolitan area, has called Marin County home since 1987 and has been a homeowner in Ross for 26 years. She enjoys traveling, entertaining, hiking, yoga, kayaking, enneagram exploration, deep inner work and inspiring others. And of course, her wide network of friends and family fuels her. She has been a top producing real estate broker in Marin County for 32 years.

  • Dr. Latisha Chisholm is the Executive Site Director of College Track Southeast, D.C. College Track is a national organization providing 10-years of college readiness, completion, and early career transition support to scholars from underserved communities, who also want to be the first in their families to graduate from college. She joined the organization in 2022 after 11 years with DC Public Schools where she held various roles, including assistant principal, community school manager, special education coordinator, and teacher. Latisha is also a licensed mental health therapist and has been an independent clinician since 2017, specializing in work with children, families, couples, and individuals impacted by the justice system.

    In service, Latisha is the Chair of the Board of S.T.A.N.D. Foundation – an organization committed to bringing equine-related experiences to inner-city youth. She provides annual week-long teacher training to educators at Mango Tree School – an elementary school in Uvira, D.R. Congo. Latisha received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stanford University; a Masters of Social Welfare (MSW) from the University of California, Berkeley; and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational and Organizational Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania. She is an active member of Capital Rowing Club as a sweep rower and enjoys cooking with and speeding through math facts with her three sons.

  • Dr. Dawn McGuire is a physician and a poet with a long and loving connection to East Africa. She is delighted to join the board of the S.H.E. Fund and honored to support the educational ambitions of Maasai girls.

  • Hannah is a purpose-driven leader committed to equity and community empowerment. She brings extensive experience leading humanitarian efforts in Eastern and Southern Africa and overseeing refugee resettlement programs in the U.S. Hannah supports community-serving organizations—from grassroots groups to national agencies—through program development, strategy, and awards management. She is especially passionate about creating space for women and under-resourced communities to lead, grow, and drive lasting change. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys exploring Northern California with her dogs and taking in live music, sports, and the arts.

Kenya Staff

  • Lucky Namunyak Kaesha has held leadership roles at Pathways Policy Institute and NairoBits Trust and other advocacy networks in Kenya, where she championed gender equality, led advocacy for reproductive health rights, and created employment pathways for underserved youth. Her work has included designing youth-led campaigns to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriage. Lucky brings a strong vision of expanding access to education for girls. She is committed to ensuring that each student receives not only academic support but also mentorship, job preparedness, and a bridge to career opportunities through strategic partnerships. She is pursuing a Master’s degree in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Justice & Peace) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She also holds a diploma in Conflict and Peace Resolution from Africa Nazarene University.

  • Jacinta Silantoi Meteur earned her BS in Business, and is pursuing an MBA in Business Administration. She is now the Executive Director of the S.H.E. College Fund in Kenya. Jacinta is responsible for all of the operations, which include supporting S.H.E. students day to day in Kenya, helping them apply to colleges, teaching them about budgeting and communication, taking them to school, bookkeeping of expenses, responding to student requests, and maintaining frequent contact with all students and team members.

  • Emily Keter joined the S.H.E. College Trust Kenya in 2024. Previously, she served as the manager of the Tasaru Rescue Center where she supervised schooling through secondary school and managed public events such as the Alternative Right of Passage. Emmy is a passionate champion for girls rights. With over 17 years of experience in community development, CSO network planning, and participating in policy formulation and development, she is a Gender Technical Working Group team leader for Gender-based Violence. Above all else, Emmy is committed to respecting the rights of women and girls and impacting their lives positively as they strive towards being the role models and agents of change that the world demands.

  • Phyllis Nailois Kamwaro earned her B.S. in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University, Nakuru. She is married with five children. She currently works part-time for the S.H.E Fund.

Kenya Trustees

  • Jacinta Silantoi Meteur earned her BS in Business, and is pursuing an MBA in Business Administration. She is now the Executive Director of the S.H.E. College Fund in Kenya. Jacinta is responsible for all of the operations, which include supporting S.H.E. students day to day in Kenya, helping them apply to colleges, teaching them about budgeting and communication, taking them to school, bookkeeping of expenses, responding to student requests, and maintaining frequent contact with all students and team members.

  • Emily Keter joined the S.H.E. College Trust Kenya in 2024. Previously, she served as the manager of the Tasaru Rescue Center where she supervised schooling through secondary school and managed public events such as the Alternative Right of Passage. Emmy is a passionate champion for girls rights. With over 17 years of experience in community development, CSO network planning, and participating in policy formulation and development, she is a Gender Technical Working Group team leader for Gender-based Violence. Above all else, Emmy is committed to respecting the rights of women and girls and impacting their lives positively as they strive towards being the role models and agents of change that the world demands.

  • In 2007 Kim Rosen, M.F.A., spoke a poem to a group of Maasai girls in a safe house in Kenya, and the communion that followed was the seed of the Safe House Education (S.H.E.) College Fund. Today she is the founder and president of the organization and, from 2012 - 2024, was also the Executive Director. A graduate of Yale University with an M.F.A. in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, Kim is the author of Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words and co-creator of four albums of spoken word and music. She has awakened listeners around the world to the power of poetry to heal and transform individuals and communities. Her writing has been published in The Sun Magazine, O Magazine,The Texas Review and Spirituality and Health Magazine, among others.

  • Sarah is a global development expert with four decades of leadership experience directing gender equity and social justice initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia for the International Center for Research on Women, Care International and Boston University School of Public Health where she earned her MPH and PhD in international health policy. In 2012, President Obama appointed Sarah to the President’s Global Development Council. Also in 2012, former President Clinton tapped her to serve as an Advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative. Sarah’s contributions to the public good have been acknowledged by various awards platforms, such as, Top 100 Global Influencers in Gender Equality, 2019 and 2018 | Center for Nonprofit Advancement EXCEL Award, 2018, for exceptional nonprofit leadership | UNA Perdita Huston Human Rights Award, 2013.

  • Lucky Namunyak Kaesha has held leadership roles at Pathways Policy Institute and NairoBits Trust and other advocacy networks in Kenya, where she championed gender equality, led advocacy for reproductive health rights, and created employment pathways for underserved youth. Her work has included designing youth-led campaigns to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriage. Lucky brings a strong vision of expanding access to education for girls. She is committed to ensuring that each student receives not only academic support but also mentorship, job preparedness, and a bridge to career opportunities through strategic partnerships. She is pursuing a Master’s degree in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Justice & Peace) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She also holds a diploma in Conflict and Peace Resolution from Africa Nazarene University.