Dr. David Bulindah, Co-Founder President of Wakulima USA. I was born in Nakuru, Kenya and migrated to the USA in 2000. Dr. Bulindah recently received an Honorary Doctorate in Conflict Resolution Management and has two Master's Degrees in Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Organizational Strategic Leadership, As President I lead the Wakulima team and help our programs run smoothly. I enjoy theater arts, research and travel.
Jambo,Im Maura Kizito, a community healer, Development Director and Youth Coordinator at Wakulima USA. I love farming and growing my own food because I’m a vegetarian, and an excellent chef. I’m a creature of mother nature, that is why I’m very dedicated to empowering young adults and youths in my community in healing practices like providing access to farming opportunities, promotion of culturally relevant foods to increase wellness, physical and mental health for all immigrants and my community members. Wakulima fosters wellness across all groups, significantly impacting the lives of the youth and the broader community. Aside from loving my job,I love travelling and experiencing new adventures.I’m an Arts Commissioner of the City of Fife and a Podcaster. Arts is also a part of me, theatre, poetry and photography. I love reading Intellectual books. The world is my home.
At Wakulima USA, I serve as the Program Supervisor for the Connect Pierce Community Hub Program powered by Elevate Health. In this role, I help make sure our community members get the support they need through the Connect Pierce Community Hub program. I guide our team of Community-Based Workers, making sure clients are connected to resources and services like food, health care, dental and mental health support. I oversee the coordination and quality of services provided by Community-Based Workers (CBWs), ensuring that clients receive timely, comprehensive, and person-centered care. My work helps ensure clients are actively engaged, supported, and connected to vital resources. Outside of work, I coach youth soccer, creating a safe and fun space for young people to stay active, build confidence, and grow as leaders on and off the field.
I am a compassionate and people-centered community-based worker dedicated to supporting individuals and communities through active listening, empathy, and practical assistance. With a strong focus on clear communication and building trust, I strive to make services accessible and ensure everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered.
I’m a mother, entrepreneur, and urban farmer with a deep passion for food justice and sovereignty. My mission is to serve the underserved by cultivating access to healthy, sustainable food and empowering communities to reclaim control over their food systems.
I have a deep commitment to community support and empowerment. As a Community-Based Worker, I provide hands-on assistance to individuals and families, helping them access vital services, navigate systems, and feel supported every step of the way. I’m passionate about building connections, creating safe spaces, and fostering growth through collaboration. For me, this work isn’t just a job, it’s a way to uplift others and strengthen the communities we all belong to.
Our Food Production Center will serve as our primary storage, production and distribution facility. The coop will aggregate purchase, store and distribute farm inputs for members and will act as an integrator, collecting the output from members, undertaking manufacturing, and delivering product downstream through our marketing channels. We will make value addition one of our core focuses - transformation, packaging, distribution, and marketing of farm products (both crop and livestock).
Our Farming and Food Business Development Center will provide farming and food business training, support and enterprise incubation to aspiring entrepreneurs from the communities we serve. We will provide the farmers and entrepreneurs we serve with mentorship, farmland, processing and storage facilities and marketing and distribution support.
Our Community Kitchen and Cultural Center will provide a welcoming space for diverse communities to come together and share their foods, cultures, values and stories. It will be a venue for community events, farming instruction, cooking and nutrition classes, and cultural programs. It will include a commercial kitchen that is accessible and affordable for the communities we serve. It will also serve as a knowledge center for farming, food culture, cooking and nutrition.
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