Lizz Ntonjira is an award-winning communications and public affairs leader with 18+ years of experience shaping public, private, and international development sectors. Renowned for her strategic vision, she excels at enhancing stakeholder engagement, elevating brand perception, and driving impactful advocacy initiatives. Her expertise spans strategy execution, policy formulation, resource mobilization, and media relations, making her a highly sought-after consultant and advisor.

Throughout her distinguished career, Lizz has held significant leadership roles at organizations like UNOPS, Womenlift Health, Amref Health Africa, and IBM. She has consistently led complex communication strategies, managed global teams, and delivered impactful change in critical areas such as global health, women’s leadership, youth advocacy, and stakeholder/partner management.

Beyond her professional achievements, Lizz is an acclaimed author and public speaker, addressing critical issues like branding, digital media, and misinformation. Her commitment to impactful change and passion for shifting narratives, particularly for African youth, is evident in her self-published book, “#YouthCan.” Recognized as one of the most influential women in Kenya and the 2022 Female Author of the Year by the Ladies in Media Awards, Lizz holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, a post graduate Professional Diploma in Public Relations from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations in the UK, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University. She is also a Public Policy Management Fellow from Virginia Commonwealth University in the US, and a recipient of former US President Barack Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Lizz is also a PhD Fellow at the Strathmore University.

Lizz continues to champion leadership, equality, and African excellence.