Meet the Team

  • Shezleen Vellani

    FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Shezleen founded Global Literacy to build a culture of reading in underserved communities. She leads all aspects of the organization, including strategy, partnerships, and program development.

  • James Njunga

    PROGRAMS & STRATEGY

    James plays a key role in shaping Global Literacy’s Kenya strategy and supporting implementation and trainings, helping drive the effective delivery of programs on the ground.

  • Zaccheous Mutunga

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, KENYA

    Zaccheous works closely with schools, families, and local partners to support caregiver engagement and community-based literacy activities.

  • Saloni Shavdia

    PROGRAM SUPPORT, KENYA

    Saloni supports the local volunteer program, coordinating volunteers and overseeing on-the-ground activities.

  • Sharon Kalechi

    SCHOOL SUPPORT, MOMBASA

    Sharon works closely with school libraries and communities, supporting program activities, and ongoing coordination to ensure consistent implementation on the ground.

  • Ziro Kahindi

    PROGRAM SUPPORT, KILIFI

    Ziro supports program implementation and on-the-ground coordination, helping ensure the effective delivery of Global Literacy’s programs.

  • Atrash Ali

    BOARD MEMBER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Atrash supports Global Literacy’s governance while advising on partnerships and implementation strategy.

  • Kimberly Brown

    BOARD MEMBER

    Kimberly provides strategic guidance to Global Literacy, supporting its long-term growth, governance, and overall direction.

  • Katie Waller

    EARLY ADVISOR

    Katie contributed to shaping Global Literacy’s early vision and direction.

  • Early Advisor

    Shirin Lutfeali

    EARLY ADVISOR

    Shirin contributed to shaping Global Literacy’s early vision and direction.

  • Early Advisor

    Faizal Karmali

    EARLY ADVISOR

    Faizal contributed to shaping Global Literacy’s early vision and direction.

  • Early Advisor

    LaToye Adams

    EARLY ADVISOR

    LaToye contributed to shaping Global Literacy’s early vision and direction.

Contact Us

info@globaliteracy.org