Biography

Maximillia is a Kenyan Social Work professional passionate about social impact, evidence-based interventions, and community development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, where she developed a strong foundation in social development, community engagement, and working with diverse communities.

Through her experience with the Shamiri Institute, she has gained exposure to youth-focused programs, research and psychosocial support. Her work with the Child Welfare Society of Kenya further strengthened her interest in child protection, community work and supporting vulnerable populations. Currently, Maximillia is a Community-Led Development Facilitator with CorpsAfrica Kenya, where she is developing her skills in community engagement, facilitation and supporting communities to identify and work towards solutions to their own challenges.

Maximillia is curious, adaptable and passionate about learning from people and different experiences. She hopes to continue growing in the social impact space and contribute to work that creates meaningful change. Outside her professional interests, she enjoys watching and playing tennis, playing chess and dancing.