At the heart of our work and vision is an incredible group of trailblazing business leaders across Africa who bring their voices, insights and lived experiences of advancing gender-responsive climate solutions on the continent.
We are grateful to donors, collaborators, team members, Special Advisors, partners and participants – past, present and future.
Our success and impact depends on collaboration and the continuing growth of a strong ecosystem.
The Team
As Founder of The Rallying Cry, Carey Bohjanen brings 20+ years of experience to drive vision, strategy, partnerships and catalyse leadership of entrepreneurs and capital providers at the intersection of gender and climate.
Her passion is facilitation and connecting people to themselves, each other, and the change we need to be in the world.
AnnRita Njiru is our Lead on SME Support, specializing in gender-smart and climate-responsive agribusinesses. She leads tailored programs that help SMEs access markets, technology, networks, and capital, and developed our Activator Program to strengthen investment-readiness for African agripreneurs.
With over 16 years of experience in accelerator support, technical assistance, and partnership building, she also contributes to the strategic growth of The Rallying Cry and has represented the organization at global platforms such as COP27, the Skoll Forum, and New York Climate Week.
Grace Karugu is the Finance Manager at The Rallying Cry, overseeing financial operations and budget management to support the organization’s mission.
With over 10 years of experience in nonprofit and finance advisory roles, she brings expertise in financial management, project support, and risk assessment, and is committed to driving sustainable impact.
Prudence Muchinouta is a Fractional CFO and impact finance strategist with 15+ years of experience in financial governance, fundraising, and ESG integration for mission-driven organizations. She helps businesses and nonprofits build sustainable financial systems and secure funding for long-term impact.
She is also a Subject Matter Expert at The Rallying Cry and an active member of the 2X Forum and Women Leaders in Climate Action Zambia, advancing gender-lens investing and climate finance.
Judy Cheptoo is the Project Manager for The Rallying Cry’s Activator Program, supporting women entrepreneurs in the climate space. She coordinates partners, tracks deliverables, and ensures smooth program execution across multiple regions.
With 10 years of experience in project implementation and fund management, she has worked with social businesses and SMEs across East Africa, bringing a structured, collaborative approach to equity-focused, impact-driven programs.
Linda Ndungu is our Administrative Coordinator with 10+ years of experience in operations and administration. She specializes in streamlining workflows, supporting program coordination, and optimizing internal processes.
Focused on efficiency and structure, Linda ensures smooth day-to-day operations, manages competing priorities, and implements systems that drive organizational effectiveness.
Collaborators
Lelemba Phiri, PhD(c), is an award-winning educator, writer, keynote speaker, and gender-lens investor with 20+ years of experience across 10+ African markets.
She is co-founder and partner at ATG Samata, investing in women-led and diverse teams in Southern and East Africa, and has held senior leadership roles including Regional Managing Director for Zoona in Zambia and Malawi, and Regional Asset Manager for a multinational overseeing multiple African markets.
Lelemba champions holistic, culturally relevant leadership.
Lisa Thomas is Co-Founder and Partner at ATG Samata, investing in women-led and gender-diverse businesses in emerging markets. She has 20 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, and operations across Africa, Asia, and the Caucasus, and previously co-founded Vested World and served as Director of Investments – Asia at Equator Capital Partners.
She serves on multiple investment committees and boards, co-founded Advancing Women in Investing (AWI), and has lectured at Northwestern’s Kellogg School and Chicago Booth. Ms. Thomas holds an MBA from Chicago Booth and a BSc (Honors) from the University of Oregon.
Special Advisors
Gratitude
Anusha Raghav, Alice Migwi, Awuor Dorothy Otieno, Béatrice Despioch, Black Fox Philanthropy, Carolina Benavides-Piaggio, Chintal Barot, Claire Van Enk, CoSustain, FMO, Gianna Goulding, Helena Mushili O’Neill, IITA, Jorim Schraven, Linda Sewe, Liz Mwangi, Madhvi Dalal, Mulenga Lusafya-Mwitwa, Rose Wamalwa, Sanelisiwe Manana, Sheila Sewe, Sophie Lambin, Tamsin Jones, Vaezi Chima, WWF, Yasmin Paul
Partners
