Catherine Gitau Email & Phone Number

Nairobi, Kenya

Heading one of the business units at ThinkPlace focusing on strategy design, innovation design, and brokering partnerships. I will be supporting organizations interested in adopting Human-Centred Design to develop innovative products and processes. I will also be supporting the adoption of design-led approaches to stakeholder engagements in multi-partner projects to drive the achievement of impact in communities where the partners work in. Additionally, supporting the development of Design-led… Show more Heading one of the business units at ThinkPlace focusing on strategy design, innovation design, and brokering partnerships. I will be supporting organizations interested in adopting Human-Centred Design to develop innovative products and processes. I will also be supporting the adoption of design-led approaches to stakeholder engagements in multi-partner projects to drive the achievement of impact in communities where the partners work in. Additionally, supporting the development of Design-led innovation programmes for executive leadership programmes for individuals and organizations.Executive Leadership teamWorking in the leadership team to make business decisions around people management, operation models, business strategy, and client acquisition strategies. Supporting the team to achieve their greatest potential through continuous mentorship, coaching, and linkage to growth opportunities within the studio and within the global network of studios. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

As a project manager, I am charged with the role of running projects and leading teams from project inception to implementation. I will be applying HCD to collaborate with teams and provide strategic guidance to deliver exceptional work that creates a meaningful impact for the beneficiaries of the social impact work we do. I am also actively involved in business development work to source for new clients and new work.

Nairobi, Kenya

As a Business Designer, I am tasked with executing client projects by applying my skills and expertise in Human-Centered Design. This involves gathering insights from research done on target users and representing the information in a simple yet elaborate way. Further to this is doing rapid prototyping on possible solutions to address customer needs in order to be able to understand which solution solves the user's needs.During my time at ThinkPlace, I have worked on extensive projects in… Show more As a Business Designer, I am tasked with executing client projects by applying my skills and expertise in Human-Centered Design. This involves gathering insights from research done on target users and representing the information in a simple yet elaborate way. Further to this is doing rapid prototyping on possible solutions to address customer needs in order to be able to understand which solution solves the user's needs.During my time at ThinkPlace, I have worked on extensive projects in Nutrition for low-income communities and access to sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya, Ethiopia & Nigeria. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

As a Graduate Designer, I was tasked to support project execution through the application of my skills and expertise in Human-centred Design. Working in teams of 2-4 people, I actively supported projects through the entire design process as well as participated in client meetings.

Nairobi, Kenya

Supporting HCDExchange on strategic positioning and sustainability as the subcommittee chair.

Global

Coach for Future Fellows Programme by Solferino Academy.

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Having been selected from a pool of over 8,000 international top talents across the world, UNLEASH Innovation Lab is a unique opportunity that leverages my knowledge, passion, and commitment to solving global challenges in line with the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). I join a global network of fellow changemakers, facilitators, mentors and business leaders dedicated to global sustainability.During the Innovation Lab, I will be working on "SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being" track.… Show more Having been selected from a pool of over 8,000 international top talents across the world, UNLEASH Innovation Lab is a unique opportunity that leverages my knowledge, passion, and commitment to solving global challenges in line with the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). I join a global network of fellow changemakers, facilitators, mentors and business leaders dedicated to global sustainability.During the Innovation Lab, I will be working on "SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being" track. Having worked in Sexual Reproductive Health projects in Kenya, Nigeria & Ethiopia, I will be sharing my expertise as well as learning from fellow talents in the program. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Design Thinking Facilitator. Facilitated Ideation sprints for teams with technology innovations for the Blaze Network. Supported teams refine their solutions, conduct competitor analysis & build prototypes/MVPs of their solutions.

Economics And Finance, Economics And Finance, 2Nd Class Upper Honors

Activities and Societies: KUESA- Kenyatta University Students Association

Young Entrepreneurs Program, Entrepreneurship And Business

This was a six months entrepreneurship program. The training involved course materials and weekly assignments that were done in teams.

Leadership And Entrepreneurship Training, Business And Entrepreneurship

This was a transformative 12 weeks leadership program that focused on leadership and personal development. The program brought together.

Certified Public Accounts, Accounting

Studied my CPA section 3 and 4

Secondary Education, High School, A-

Activities and Societies: Active involvement in peer counseling group. involvement in Charity under Red cross club Senior prefect.