Maureen Gikonyo
Youth Advocate
Maureen Gikonyo is a co-founder and director of a youth led mental health organization in Kenya called Speak Mind Love Foundation (Speak Mind Love Foundation: Home). The organization mainly focuses on mental health awareness raising, advocacy, resilience building & mentorship. For 2 years now, she has practised mental health awareness raising at the grassroot level in various communities. She has also taken part in various discussions on mental health both internationally and locally as a panelist. In addition, she also holds a bachelor’s degree in special needs education. She is also an experienced child & adolescent mentor. Lastly, she is a youth & mental health consultant serving in the youth council of Cities Rise, Nairobi and various other platforms.