Who are we?
Friends of Kilayo Board of Directors
Dawn DeCourcey
Chair
Dawn has a background in education and is a strong advocate of children’s rights both locally and globally. She has been empowering girls in the Masai Mara since 2014.
Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck
Vice-Chair
Lynn is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician and is passionate about women’s health care and equality. Lynn believes education is one of the most important things in promoting equality and self-sufficiency for women. Having visited Kenya many times. She is passionate about supporting the education of young Kenyan women through Friends of Kilayo.
Kim Kelly
Secretary/Treasurer
Kim is a caseworker with WorkSafeNB and is a tireless volunteer in her community. She has been supporting girls in the Masai Mara since 2014 and is excited to change more lives through Friends of Kilayo.
Heather Allaby
Board Member
Heather Allaby is the Vice-President of Engagement and Experience at New Brunswick Community College. She strongly believes in the power of education to change lives and lift communities. Heather has traveled twice to the Masai Mara and is eager to contribute her passion for both the region and the rights of girls and women to Friends of Kilayo.
On-Site Team
Two amazing Kenyan women provide the on-the-ground link to the students sponsored by Friends of Kilayo. We are grateful for their wisdom, the respect they provide to the young women we support, and their ability to cultivate support from the families of our students.
Lucy Mutathi
On-Site Coordinator
Lucy grew up in northern Kenya. She is a certified travel agent in Nairobi with Reflect of Africa and Travel. She performs her role as Onsite Coordinator as a mission of love. Lucy is a strong, sensible woman who openly shares her own story with girls who are struggling. She efficiently gets our sponsored students properly placed, and ensures that sanitary supplies get to where they need to be.
Gladys Kiu
On-Site Mentor
Gladys grew up in the Masai culture. She is a well-respected teacher at the Oloolaimutia School and trusted member of her community. Gladys is our eyes and ears at our feeder school, and informs us of girls who are at risk of leaving school.