Our Team

PMIA Academic
& Management Team

Fernando Ongolly
PMIA Fellow at UCD

Fenandos Ongolly is a Kenyan Anthropologist interested in Technology adaptation, Health Innovation, Activism, immigration, Behavioral Science, and Implementation Science. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in University College Dublin. He has vast experience in conducting ethnographic research in health, higher education, business, and innovation contexts in both Ireland and Kenya.

Temitope Ogwu
PMIA Fellow

Temitope Ruth Olukanmi is an experienced Operations Professional based in Ireland, combining business acumen with a passion for social impact. With an MSc in Management from Durham University, she has built a diverse career spanning technology, consulting, and non-profit sectors. A recipient of multiple awards including the Ford Foundation Scholarship, Temitope serves as Programs Lead at Cedar Tribe Foundation and continues to make significant contributions to youth development and social transformation through her expertise in project management, strategic planning, and digital marketing.

David Nyaluke
PMIA Fellowship Advisor

David runs the global citizenship education arm of PMIA collaborating with academics in 18 business schools and universities across Ireland including UCD, Trinity, TU Dublin, DCU, UCC and the Kemmy Business School in Limerick encouraging educators, business leaders and students to reimagine their relationship with Africa. David is the current vice-president of African Scholars Association of Ireland (AfSAI) and holds a PhD from Dublin City University.

Oluwayemisi Olomo
PMIA Fellow

Dr. Oluwayemisi Olomo is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCD, where she is currently working on an interdisciplinary EU- UKRI funded research project VECTOR, which explores the technical, environmental and social challenges surrounding mining in Europe. She has a PhD in Management from Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria and her area of specialization is Marketing. Her research interests cover consumer behaviour, decision making and the social impact of digital technologies. Her research activities cut across the energy, agri-food, technology and healthcare domains and her first degree is in the medical sciences.

Killian Stokes
CEO

Killian is an award-winning social entrepreneur with 25+ years’ experience in the international tech and not for profit sectors. He is a cofounder of Moyee Coffee (Ireland UK) providing fairchain African roasted coffees to coffee lovers at home and at work.

With a passion for responsible business practices, global value chain reform and sustainable development Killian is a frequent lecturer and speaker in universities in Ireland.

Raj Mavrik
PMIA Podcast Series Manager & Host

Raj Mavrik is a creative entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and the founder of Cinemagnetix (CMX), a high-impact creative agency & Sage of Cyber Paths, An Innovative Technology Startup.

With a background in engineering and a master’s degree in cybersecurity, he has worked with top global organizations while also building a thriving career in content production, storytelling, and business consulting.

As the host of the Proudly Made in Africa Podcast, Raj amplifies African voices, trade justice, and sustainable business practices.

Cathy Coughlan
PMIA Fellow

With a passion for technology, innovation and sustainable growth in Africa, Cathy brings over 15+ years of experience in finance and programme management to her work at Proudly Made in Africa. Qualified in Development & Intercultural Studies, Influencing Policy, Diversity, and Integration within the non-Governmental sector, Cathy has significant experience driving organizational growth and community development through strategic planning and networking and leveraging skills in capacity building and volunteer management to foster sustainable community growth and address inequality.

Board of Trustees

Ciara Donlon
Fundraising Trustee & Board Member

Ciara Donlon is the founder and CEO of THEYA Healthcare, a company specializing in sustainable post-surgical lingerie for women. With a background in corporate marketing at Vodafone, RBS, and Irish Life, she later ran her own lingerie business before launching THEYA in 2015. Recognizing the need for comfortable, healing-focused underwear for breast cancer patients, she developed award-winning bamboo-based designs. Under her leadership, THEYA Healthcare has gained international recognition for innovation and sustainability. Ciara is a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship and ethical business. She regularly speaks on social impact, sustainability, and women’s health.

Oluwasegun Seriki
Board Member

Olu is an experienced Project Manager with an extensive career across three continents (Africa, Asia and Europe). Expert at delivering construction projects in Africa in excess of €10m and experienced in project and strategic management. Ex-startup co-founder, academic and award winning consultant.

Dr. Toluwani Akaehomen
Chair

Dr. Toluwani Akaehomen is a Leadership and People Development Consultant, educator, and researcher, known for her commitment to community service and empowerment. Residing in Kilkenny since 2001, she has been actively involved as a Peace Commissioner and small business owner. In 2024, Dr. Akaehomen announced her candidacy as an independent voice in the Kilkenny City Local Election Area, aiming to address local issues such as public transport, housing, and sustainable job creation. She is also a leadership and public speaking coach, dedicated to helping individuals lead confidently and speak fearlessly. Dr. Akaehomen is a published author, with works available through Waterstones. Her multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to fostering inclusive communities and promoting effective leadership.

Sandra Conway
Chief Ethics Officer & Board Member

With a background in human rights and corporate law Sandra has 20+ years experience in NGOs, the public and private sectors monitoring, examining, and handling legal affairs and policy. Sandra has worked with Transparency International Ireland, Frontline Defenders, The National Women’s Council of Ireland, Organisation for Security and Co-op in Europe and as an Election observer for the European Commission in Nigeria, Russia, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Tunisia & the Lebanon.

Academic & Business Advisors

Catherine Misigaro
Management Consulting in Africa

Catherine is a management consultant with experience in government, industry and agricultural value chains with a focus on entrepreneurship & investment. She has worked as a Senior Consultant at PwC Tanzania in multiple industries including, mining, banking, telecommunications and agriculture. A business graduate of Wesleyan College Catherine is a scholar of Africa Leadership Academy, South Africa.

Franklyn Lisk
Development Economist

Franklyn Lisk is a development economist and policy adviser with almost 50 years experience. He is currently Professor of International Political Economy of African Development in the Politics and International Studies Department, University of Warwick (UK) and Academic Director for Africa in the university’s Executive Office.

Kenneth Amaeshi
Sustainable Finance for Africa

Kenneth Amaeshi is a leading scholar on sustainable finance in the Global South & a leading proponent of Africapitalism. Professor of Sustainable Finance & Governance at the School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute & Chair in Business & Sustainable Development & Director Scaling Business Program in Africa at Edinburg University, he holds honorary and visiting professor position in several universities including LSE in the UK.