Damaris Ndegwa

Damaris Ndegwa is an elite operations and strategic management specialist with over 20 years of experience orchestrating execution, institutional compliance, and massive project scaling across East Africa. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Mizizi Elimu Afrika (formerly Zizi Afrique Foundation), she drives high-performance tech integration, data-driven systems alignment, and program strategy in the EdTech and educational development sectors. Throughout her executive career, which includes roles as Deputy Executive Director at Africa’s Voices Foundation, Damaris has managed large-scale cross-functional grants exceeding $100 million funded by major bodies like USAID, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Her commitment to transforming traditional spaces through seamless digital architecture and operational integrity positions her as a progressive leader steering the regional digital knowledge economy forward.