Sarah Nyawira
About Sarah Nyawira
Sarah Nyawira is a Family Leave and Customer Care Professional with a Master's degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Nairobi. She has extensive experience in environmental policy and conservation, having worked with various organizations, including the UN Environment Programme and Friends of Nairobi National Park.
Work at Influx
Sarah Nyawira has been employed at Influx as a Family Leave & Customer Care Professional since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing support and assistance to customers while managing family leave processes. Her position involves ensuring effective communication and addressing customer inquiries, contributing to the overall customer experience.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Nyawira holds a Master's degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Nairobi, which she completed between 2018 and 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology from the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Project Management at the Kenya Institute of Project Management, obtaining a Higher Diploma in 2014. Her educational background is complemented by studies in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management at the University of California, Davis.
Background
Sarah Nyawira began her career as a Research and Communication Assistant at the African Technology Policy Studies Network in 2012. She then served as a Program Assistant at Friends of Nairobi National Park from 2012 to 2015. Following this, she worked as an Environmental Policy Consultant at the UN Environment Programme from 2015 to 2020. Her experiences have shaped her expertise in linking natural resource management with human development.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sarah Nyawira has demonstrated a strong ability to inspire teams and develop conservation programs that respect indigenous cultures. She has engaged in gender mainstreaming and social innovation within environmental projects. Her work includes liaising with bilateral and multilateral funding partners for environmental initiatives and designing innovative knowledge management strategies for effective communication.
Professional Development
In addition to her formal education, Sarah Nyawira participated in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Centre in 2015. This program enhanced her leadership skills and provided her with valuable insights into community transformation and sustainable development practices.