Who we are
We have teams in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia where we are working comprehensively with governments and partners to address the learning crisis using the evidence- based TaRL approach
Meet the Team
Abdullahi Mahmud
Abdullahi Sani Mahmud is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate at TaRL Africa in Nigeria. In this role, he works with
Afees Odewale
Afees Odewale is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate at TaRL Africa, based in Nigeria. He supports the Kebbi state government
Aisha Adamu
Aisha Umar Adamu is the Kaduna state Team Lead in Nigeria. She provides technical and managerial direction for the successful
Akeem Odewale
Akeem Odewale is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate at TaRL Africa in Nigeria. In this role, he works with Kano
Alain Serge Kouame
Alain Serge Kouame is a Measurement, Learning, and Evaluation Associate at TaRL Africa in Côte d’Ivoire. In this role, he
Alex Banda
Alex Banda is the State Team Lead for Bauchi state in Nigeria. He works with policymakers and partners across contexts
Alfred Kioko
Alfred Kioko is a training and mentoring fellow at TaRL-Africa based in Kenya. He supports in implementation of TaRL methodology
Amina Yusuf
Amina Yusuf is TaRL Africa’s Finance and Admin Assistant based in Nigeria. She is a chartered accountant and also an
Amos DEMBELE
Amos Dembele is TaRL Africa’s Country Director for Côte d’Ivoire. He is tasked to build and strengthen the team that
Andy de Barros
Andy de Barros is a Postdoctoral Associate at J-PAL, where he works with TaRL Africa and J-PAL South Asia. His
Anjali Shandilya
Anjali Shandilya is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate with the International Collaborations Team at Pratham. She is part of the
Apoorva Baheti
Apoorva Baheti is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate with the International Collaborations team at Pratham. She is part of the
Ashleigh Morrell
Ashleigh is the Programmes and Partnerships Director. She oversees program design, delivery, and improvement across the region. This includes working
Awa Ndoye
Awa Ndoye is a French associate. She works closely with the local government on the adaptation of the TaRL methodology
Bernard Omondi
Omondi is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate at TaRL Africa, based in Kenya. He has 6 years of experience in
Candy Nyangoya
Candy is the Human Resource (HR) and Administrative Associate for TaRL Africa. She supports key HR functions of recruitment, contracting,
Carla Campos
Carla Campos is TaRL Africa’s Program Coordinator for Côte d’Ivoire. She supports the Ministry of education and local authorities on
Catherine Botros
Catherine Botros is a Senior Programmes Coordinator on TaRL Africa’s central team. She supports teams and partners across different countries
Celeste Dushime
Celeste Dushime is a Programme Associate on TaRL Africa’s central team. She supports partners to strengthen implementation and strategic planning
Chavi Jain
Chavi Jain is the Deputy Director of Measurement, Learning & Evaluation. She leads the design and execution of programmatic measurement,
Conrad Lutta
Conrad Lutta is IT Associate for TaRL Africa based in Kenya and runs IT Support and Operations within Africa. With
Daniele Ressler
Daniele Ressler is TaRL Africa’s Director of Measurement, Learning and Evaluation. She is responsible for strategy and implementation of TaRL
Danlami Gwammaja
Danlami Bala Gwammaja is with TaRL as a Literacy and Content Associate – Kano, Nigeria. In this role, he supports
Dennis Kyalo
Dennis Kyalo is TaRL Africa’s Senior Research and Learning Coordinator. He manages and leads scoping, designing, testing, and disseminating innovative
Devyani Pershad
Devyani Pershad is the Head of Pratham’s International Collaborations unit. She leads technical strategy and approach, and manages partner relationships
Dianarose Odhiambo
Dianarose Odhiambo is the Communications Associate for TaRL Africa. She collaborates with the broader TaRL Africa team on communications needs,
Emmanuel Omurunga
Emmanuel Omurunga is a Content and Training Associate at TaRL Africa’s central team. In this role, he supports the understanding
Esther Wamoto
Esther Wamoto is the Chief Talent Officer for TaRL Africa. She leads the HR and recruitment function across Africa by
Florence Dzame
Florence Dzame is the Africa Communications Manager for TaRL Africa. She leads strategies that support global awareness about the initiative
Franklin Onyia
Franklin Onyia is a Senior Measurement and Monitoring Associate at TaRL Africa, based in Nigeria. He oversees the design and
Fred Abungu
Fred Abungu is a Senior Content and Training Manager at TaRL Africa’s central team, based in Kenya. His key focus is
Gabriel Yakubu
Gabriel Yakubu is a Mathematics Content and Training Associate with TaRL Africa in Nigeria. He contributes to the development of
Hafsatu Hamza
Hafsatu Hamza is the Senior Programme Coordinator on the Nigeria team. She has worked with several state governments to build
Harrington Patrick
Harrington Patrick is a Training and Mentoring Fellow for TaRL Africa in Kenya. He works with TaRL Africa team to
Indresh Talsaniya
Indresh Talsaniya is a Content Developer and Trainer with Pratham’s International Collaborations team. He is the key support for literacy
Inyang Udo-Umoren
Inyang Udo-Umoren is the Country Director of TaRL Africa in Nigeria. As the Country Director, she is responsible for providing
Irene Njeri
Irene Njeri is a Content and Training Associate at TaRL Africa in Kenya She works with the TaRL Africa team
Jacqueline Mathenge
Jacqueline Mathenge is the TaRL Africa Research and Impact Manager . She supports the design and management of research and
Janeffer Mumo
Janeffer Mumo is a training and Mentoring Fellow. She is pivotal for numeracy and literacy instruction, mentoring and content development
Jean-Philippe
Jean-Philippe Ahoua is Program coordinator within the Côte d’Ivoire team of TaRL Africa. He works in collaboration with the central
Joakim Sumba
Joakim E. Sumba is a Finance Associate at TaRL Africa and is based in Kenya. He is responsible for supporting
Joan Ngugi
Joan Ngugi is a Programme Associate at TaRL Africa and is based in Kenya. With extensive experience in Program Management,
John Floretta
John Floretta is Director of Policy and Communications for J-PAL. He works with policymakers and J-PAL affiliated researchers, and staff
John Mugo
Dr. John Mugo is the Executive Director of Zizi Afrique Foundation. He is a seasoned researcher and policy advisor with
Justin Mutie
CPA Justin Mutie is TaRL Africa’s Director Finance & Operations based in Kenya. He is a financial/operations management expert and
Kairav Kadakia
Kairav Kadakia is a Measurement and Monitoring Associate with the International Collaborations team at Pratham, and he is part of
Kwame Akyeampong
Prof. Kwame Akyeampong is an Honorary Professor of International Education and Development at the University of Sussex, and co-chair of
Lawrence Kinuthia
Lawrence Kinuthia is a Programme Associate at TaRL Africa and is based in Kenya. He supports the TaRL community across
Lorian Egesa
Lorian Egesa is TaRL Africa’s Senior Finance and Grants Manager. He is responsible for managing financial and reporting aspects of
Louiza Kaluna
Louiza Kaluna is a Programme Coordinator on TaRL Africa’s central team. She supports teams and partners across different countries to
