Deborah Nakisuyi is the Associate Director of Program Management & Operations at ICRW-Africa, where she oversees the coordination of programmatic and operational functions across the continent. With a strategic trajectory from the corporate sector into NGO operations, Deborah has spent over a decade at the forefront of driving operational excellence and project performance within the international development sector. A seasoned and dually certified professional (PMP and PgMP), she possesses vast experience leading complex, innovative projects and fostering seamless collaboration among geographically dispersed teams. She excels at establishing environments of real-time information exchange and coordinated action. Leveraging a proven track record in supporting startups and administering sustainable development programs, Deborah has spent the last eight years instrumental in the establishment, growth, and administration of the ICRW Africa offices in Uganda and Kenya. In her current role, she provides leadership for program management, risk mitigation, and the oversight of projects and administrative functions across Africa. Her expertise lies in mobilizing multi-partner teams to achieve common goals and applying innovative solutions to sustainable development challenges, including the implementation of rigorous systems to track social impact. Prior to joining ICRW Africa, Deborah served at Catholic Relief Services, where she shaped the country program’s administrative and risk management processes. Previously, she led finance and administration functions for the Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN), ensuring compliance and operational integrity across eight countries in East, Central, and West Africa. Deborah also held impactful roles at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) and Technoserve Inc., having launched her career at Barclays Bank Limited.