Celestine Mumbi Njuguna is a seasoned program management and partnerships professional with over 10 years of experience delivering complex, multi-country initiatives across Africa and Southeast Asia.

Prior to joining Rise Africa Agricultural Services as a consultant, She successfully managed multi-million-dollar programs in financial inclusion, gender equity, and digital transformation with organizations like IDEO.org and Arifu, combining strategic project execution with innovative partnership development to drive measurable impact for underserved communities.

With deep expertise in human-centered design and stakeholder engagement, Celestine continues to build lasting relationships with donors, government partners, and grassroots organizations while overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget. Her approach centers on creating locally-owned solutions that generate sustainable change, whether she’s designing financial literacy programs for garment workers in Vietnam or coordinating digital training initiatives for refugees across East Africa.