Meet the People Behind the Mission

Dedicated Hearts.
Shared Vision.
Lasting Impact.

Behind every transformed life is a passionate team of educators, researchers, health professionals, advocates and community leaders working together to empower girls and strengthen communities.

Leadership Team

The People Building Tomorrow

Every member of the SHE Foundation family contributes unique expertise, professional excellence and an unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for girls everywhere.

Executive Director

Onyenwosa U. Mariagorathy

Mariagorathy Onyenwosa is Nigerian-born educator, gender advocate and researcher who spent many years in the United Kingdom. She is the founder and Executive Director of SHE Foundation, a non-profit organisation that works to create awareness and improve the lives of girls and women through education, health and advocacy, research and community programmes.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science , Diploma in Education, a Masters degree in International Relations and a second Masters degree in Gender studies.

Her education and work shows her strong interest in promoting gender equality , education and sustainable development. Mariagorathy is a member of the editorial team in Feminist Encounters: A Journal of Critical Studies in Culture and Politics, an academic journal affiliated with University of Sussex, United Kingdom. She graduated with an outstanding performance that earned her merit awards as the Best Graduating student in the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Best Gradutaion student in the department of Political Science in 2014 from Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus.

She also participated in the 8th Global Conference on Women’s Studies, where she joined researchers and professionals from different countries to discuss issues affecting women and girls . Her research and project work focused on United Nations sustainable development goals especially girl child education, child abuse, female genital mutilation and women’s right. She enjoys using research to find practical ways to improve the lives of girls and women.

I envision the SHE foundation becoming one of the leading organisations working collaboratively with national and international bodies to improve lives of girl and women in Nigeria and beyond. I hope to expand the foundations programmes, outreaches, seminars and conferences to reach more communities especially to those where girls are underserved with what it takes to thrive to attain their full potentials. I hope to strengthen SHE Foundation's research and advocacy work so that it helps shape policies and encourages positive change; where our research work becomes the number reference journal for researchers, students, journalists, and international bodies for integrity and transparency.

I intend seeing the foundation as a sustainable organisation with dedicated staff and volunteers and supporters with aim to empower more girls and women through education, health programmes, skill development, mentorship, counselling and community outreach. In the next few years, I plan to see the foundation as the hope of every girl for enrolment and retention in schools till completion, for skill acquisition thereby making all girls empowered to live a sustainable and fulfilled life.

Secretary and Advocacy Lead

Priscilla Chinelo

Chinelo is a Legal Practitioner/LL.M, B.L, LL.B. Over the next five years, she aims to strengthen the foundation’s governance and administrative framework by promoting efficiency, accountability, and excellence.

She aspires to support the successful implementation of programmes that create measurable social impact and advance the foundation’s mission.

She will foster effective collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and volunteers to enhance organisational performance. She is committed to continuously developing leadership, strategic, and administrative capabilities to add greater value to the foundation. Ultimately, she seeks to contribute to building a sustainable and reputable organization that positively transforms lives.

Resource & Finance Lead

Dr. Nsofor Kenechukwu Maximus

Dr. Nsofor is an education leader, administrator and community development advocate with more than two decades of professional experience. He also serves as a Trustee of SHE Foundation and has dedicated his career to building institutions that nurture excellence and lifelong learning.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Botany, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and an honorary doctorate recognizing his commitment to leadership, education and public service. He currently serves as Director of Learning Field International Nursery, Primary and Secondary School.

Over the next five years, he envisions SHE Foundation becoming a widely recognized organization with sustainable programmes that transform the lives of girls and young women. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, governments and development partners, he believes the Foundation will expand opportunities for girls to become confident leaders, innovators and change-makers while ensuring that every girl truly matters.

Partnership and Collaborations Lead

Ifunanya Judith

An Educationist, she hopes for more Events that would reach out to the girl-child all over the world and also touch more lives.

In the next few years from now she hopes to hear SHE FOUNDATION from every girl child around her.

Trustee & Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead

Arinze Nwanze Jesse

Arinze Jesse Nwanze is a Nigerian goal-driven professional, strategic analyst, researcher, and public administrator with a strong commitment to social development and evidence-based impact. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and currently serves as the Head of Legal Administration at the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), where he contributes to legal administration, regulatory compliance, policy implementation, and institutional development.

He is a Trustee and the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead of SHE Foundation, where he supports the design, monitoring, evaluation, and measurement of programmes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable girls and women. His academic research and professional experience in policy, governance, strategic analysis, and development strengthen his approach to creating programmes that are measurable, accountable, evidence-based, and sustainable.

Jesse’s vision for SHE Foundation is clear: to ensure that girls who are beyond the reach of basic life amenities are not forgotten. He is passionate about expanding access to education, healthcare, and opportunities that enable girls to develop confidence, build productive futures, and become empowered contributors to their communities. Through research, strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation, he is committed to helping SHE Foundation turn this vision into measurable and lasting impact.

Head of Events and Organization

Miracle Somgo

A Medical doctor, she is good at planning and organizing events and has strong teamwork and leadership skills.

She enjoys working with the team and helping make the events successful. She hopes to grow as a leader, organize bigger and better events, and help the foundation reach more people over the next five years.

Operations & Communications Team

Emmanuel Chinedu Irabor

Chinedu serves within the Operations and Communications Team and he's responsible for ensuring the Foundation's digital infrastructure operates efficiently in support of its mission.

He is AHDDI Train2XL Concept Certified and remains committed to maintaining the SHE Foundation website so it effectively serves beneficiaries, partners, volunteers and supporters around the world.

His vision for the coming years is to strengthen outreach initiatives, improve communication systems and develop efficient follow-up strategies that allow the Foundation to reach more communities while increasing operational excellence.

Mentorship & Advocacy Team

Onwuka Divine Chukwufumnanya

Divine qualifies as a

B.Rad (Bachelor of Radiography), University of Benin
Member, Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (mRRBN)
Member, Association of Radiographers of Nigeria (mARN)

Her reasons for joining SHE Foundation and staying is to:

Mentor and teach young girls.
Help girls break stereotypes.
Support every girl child in receiving a well-rounded education.

In the next few years she hopes to contribute her quota in:

Making SHE Foundation a globally recognized organization.
Building strong scholarship programs.
Expanding mentorship programs.
Strengthening the Foundation's presence in rural communities through sustainable empowerment programs.

Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Team

Anthony Chukwufumnanya Okotcha

Anthony is a medical doctor serving on the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Team at SHE Foundation.

He believes education and empowerment provide lasting solutions that improve the health, dignity and opportunities available to young girls.

Looking ahead, he hopes the Foundation will continue making measurable improvements in the health and well-being of girls across local communities while expanding its influence internationally through evidence-based programmes and sustainable interventions.

Partnership and Collaborations Team

Ayomidotun Hermann

Hermann is:

AI & Informatics certified
Assistant Head Planner, SHE Foundation Cyprus
TEFL Certified

He enjoys being part of a team making a real difference. He want to keep learning, supporting more successful projects through fundraising, and growing as a leader. In the next 5 years, he hopes to help SHE Foundation reach more people and create a bigger impact across communities.

Leadership & Team

Our Cyprus Team

Our team from Cyprus cuts across several disciplines.

Together they engage in Support, Healing and Empowerment programmes that advance the cause of the girl-child.

Dedicated Hearts. Shared Vision. Lasting Impact.