Board Members

Dr. Festus Njuguna is a Kenyan Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist and researcher focused on improving childhood cancer outcomes. He brings clinical expertise and evidence-based leadership to the Fund’s efforts to expand access, support families, and improve survival.

Dr. Nate Nessle is an American Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist who brings experience in leadership, partnerships, and organizational development to the Fund. His passion supports the organization’s efforts to grow sustainably, steward resources responsibly, and deliver meaningful help to families facing childhood cancer.

Titus Boit leads a nonprofit organization and a local hospital that emphasize community-based health support, motivated by a deep understanding of the challenges families face during serious illness. He helps guide the Fund’s commitment to practical growth and compassionate assistance for Kenyan children receiving cancer care.

Colleen Costigan is a nonprofit and community-engagement leader whose work reflects a long-standing commitment to supporting children, families, and opportunity in Kenya. She brings experience in service, partnership-building, and donor stewardship to the Fund’s mission of easing the burden on families facing childhood cancer.

Dr. Joe Kolars is a physician, educator, and global health leader with decades of experience building international health partnerships. He brings deep expertise in health-systems strengthening and a commitment to improving access to compassionate, high-quality care for children with cancer in Kenya.

John Oguda’s expertise brings local insight into the needs of children and families navigating serious illness and complex health systems. His perspective helps ensure the Fund’s work remains practical, family-centered, and responsive to local realities.