Phyllis Wanjiru

Phyllis Wanjiru joined HEART in March 2017. She holds a degree in Social Work, is trained in social services management and is a certified clinical counselor. She has worked in various organizations; Pearls & Treasures Trust, Help Age Kenya, Kenya Red Cross Society and Department of Children Services. A passionate mentor, Phyllis uses her life experiences to mentor HEART sponsored students on academic excellence and career choice, empowering them to make informed choices. She has worked at building new liaisons and partnerships with other organizations for project improvement, in addition to ensuring timely reporting, budgeting, and payment of school fees for HEART students. She is a member of the National Youth Guidance and Counseling Association (NYGCA), and the Kenya Christian Professional Forum (KCPF). Phyllis enjoys traveling, skating, swimming and making friends; she is mother to Bedan.