Our Team
PFP Trustees
Chair of Trustees
James Stewart, OBE
James became Chair in 2016. He started his career in the banking sector, led Partnerships UK and Infrastructure UK and then spent ten years at KPMG finishing as Vice Chair and a member of the UK Board. Much of James’ career has been spent in the pursuit of improving public services in the UK and internationally.
James is also a Trustee of Shaw Trust.
Trustee and Chair of THET Steering Group
Gilah Allardice
Gilah joined PFP in 2024 and also sits on the Finance, Risk & Partnerships Subcommittee. She is the Acting Senior Programmes Officer at Peace Direct, where she supports international partnerships and programme delivery. Gilah holds an MA in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies from King’s College London, and a BA in Modern Languages and Cultures (Arabic and Spanish) from Durham University.
Trustee and Chair of Arise Centre Steering Group
Sheaian Lee
Sheaian is Sustainability Manager for Touton SA where she leads on their community investment and social economic development projects. She has a wealth of experience in design and delivery in award-winning initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America as well as delivering effective improvements to global supply chains with commercial yet ethical and environmental interests in mind.
As well as her commercial experience, Sheaian has worked in international NGOs in Ethiopia, India and the UK.
Founder and Trustee
Nasrin Sharifi
Nasrin is the founder of PFP and Program Director of DREAM Energy. Before becoming a developer of renewable energy in emerging markets, she ran her own executive coaching business and was a senior manager at Accenture.
Treasurer and Chair of Finance, Risk & Partnerships Subcommittee
Jeremy Barker
Jeremy is a Director in UK Infrastructure Bank. Prior to this he was a Director for KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory Group for over 15 years, and Chief Operating Officer Corporate Finance at KPMG for 5 years. Before joining KPMG, Jeremy was at Lloyds Bank for 19 years, the last 10 in infrastructure finance.
Trustee and Chair of PAORINHER Steering Group
Dr Tedd Moya Mose
Tedd is a lawyer, academic, consultant, and entrepreneur with expertise in energy, environment, technology, trade, and sustainability. He brings extensive multidisciplinary research and teaching experience from the Universities of Oxford, St. Andrews, LSE, and Queen Mary University of London (UK) as well as other renowned universities in the US, India, and Africa.
Additionally, Tedd leads various international sustainability initiatives and holds board positions in the UK and EMEA ventures and charities.
A Kenyan national with Maasai heritage and ties to the community, Tedd brings a valuable lived experience perspective to the Board of Trustees.
Staff & Volunteers
UK-based
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Chief Executive Officer
Janine Edwards
Janine joined PFP in 2021 as their first employed CEO. She brings 15+ years experience in the charity sector and five years in the private sector prior to this. Before joining PFP, she was Commercial Director for the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI), a UK-based charity dedicated to helping small charities deliver even more impact. In over a decade with the FSI, Janine supported thousands of small charities to improve their sustainability and resilience through training, consultancy and 1:1 advice through improved governance, strategic planning, impact measurement and income diversification. She also co-designed and then successfully bid for a two-year FCDO development grant to deliver a programme building the capacity of smaller international development charities. Janine brings this insight and experience to PFP with a focus on strengthening our foundations and growing our impact.
Janine is a trustee of the Small International Development Charities Network and co-Chairs the Connect Working Group and Working in Kenya network.
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Communications Officer
Aisling Keeney
Aisling joined PFP in this new role in 2025. She holds an MSc in International Public Policy from Queen’s University Belfast, where her research focused on sustainability within policymaking, closely aligning with PFP’s mission. She also holds a BA in Politics and International Relations.
During her studies, she spent time in Brussels and The Hague visiting EU institutions and lobby groups, experiences that strengthened her passion for social justice and international cooperation. In her role, she supports the development of PFP’s communications strategy and social media presence as the organisation continues to expand its impact.
Fundraising and Communications Officer
Ali Schoeman
Ali joined PFP in this new role in March 2025. She brings varied charity sector experience, including in communications and high-value donor reporting. Most recently Ali has worked in UK-based organisations Teach First and the National Trust, in fast-paced contract management and business service roles.
Ali was first inspired to work in the international development sector while studying for an MA in International Relations. She then spent two years living in South Africa, where she worked for a national NGO focused on HIV and TB awareness and prevention.
Volunteer Intern
Millie Hasler
Millie is a third-year undergraduate studying BSc International Development at the University of Reading. Her internship at PFP has allowed Millie to further develop her passion for a career in International Development.
Millie has assisted with compiling the PFP 2024 Annual Impact Report, as well as updating the Risks and Issues Logs for various projects. Following her internship she is continuing involvement with PFP as the Arise Centre Project Steering Group Secretariat.
Staff & Volunteers
Globally-based
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Head of Innovations and Partnerships
Caren Okombo
Caren is based in Kenya where she has recently taken on this new role, working across PFP sites in Kenya while supporting the launch of new project sites like Arusha, Tanzania. In her role, she spearheads the implementation of the Arise Centre strategic plan, leads stakeholder mapping and engagement, designs innovations to strengthen programme delivery, and prepares local funding bids. She also drives replication of Arise programmes in new PFP project areas, which involves developing the connections and opportunities that will enable the expansion of PFP. Before this Caren was Programme Manager for our Kenya programme.
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Programmes and Learning Manager, Kenya
John Kermut Lepore
John has recently taken on the role of Programmes and Learning Manager in Kenya, leading on programme oversight and implementation. Before this he oversaw PFP’s work in Osupukiai village, Kenya - coordinating the development of the successful water and educational projects there. During his time at PFP John has also overseen the successful implementation of the Revolving Loan Fund in both Osupukiai and Remba communities.
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Programme Manager, ACCI Uganda
Mayanza Paul Odwong
Paul is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the implementation of the ACCI Programme in Uganda. His background is in agriculture, sustainable development and project management. Paul works closely with local government and local communities in Uganda to drive forward innovative community-led solutions.
Our Patrons & Ambassadors
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Patron
Baroness Caroline Cox
“If we ignore wrongs, we condone them.”
This is a motto that Baroness Cox lives by. As a nurse, educator, humanitarian campaigner and life peer, she has spent her life giving the vulnerable and tyrannised a voice. She was created a Life Peer in 1982 for her contributions to education and has serviced as a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords from 1985 to 2005. Lady Cox now sits in the Lords as a cross-bencher and is a frequent contributor to Lords debates on Sudan, India, Nigeria, Uganda and Burma.
As the Founder and President of Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust, Baroness Cox’s humanitarian aid work has taken her to many conflict zones, allowing her to obtain first-hand evidence of the human rights violations and humanitarian needs. Areas travelled include Nagorno Karabakh, Sudan, Nigeria, Uganda, Burma and Indonesia. She has also visited North Korea helping to promote Parliamentary initiatives and medical programmes. Additionally, Caroline has been instrumental in helping to change the former Soviet Union policies for orphaned and abandoned children from institutional to foster family care.
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Ambassador
Chris Lubbe
“My purpose is to inspire positive change and to help others discover their own purpose. I believe that each of us has an in-built ability to make a positive contribution to the world.”
Chris’ life began in the rural surroundings of Port St Johns, in the eastern Cape of South Africa. At high school, he discovered a gift for speaking and led students in protest against the unjust system of ‘apartheid’. This action set him on a collision course with the ‘apartheid’ regime, so I spent the rest of life involved in the relentless struggle against discrimination.
He has had the honour of working with some of the greatest world leaders including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, FW De Klerk and Colin La Foy. Chris was blessed with two amazing parents, Wilfred and Gladys Lubbe, who taught him about the power of unconditional love and the true meaning of humanity: ‘Ubuntu’.