Meet Our Team
At Winam Pediatric and Maternal Health Solutions (WPMHS), we believe that lasting change is driven by people who are passionate, experienced, and deeply connected to the communities they serve.
Our impact is driven by full-time professionals, local leaders, and global health experts who work side by side to improve the health and well‑being of women and children across Siaya County and beyond.
Leadership
Dr. DJ Perkins – Founder & Chair
Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Founding Director of the University of New Mexico Center for Global Health, and Founder and Chair of WPMHS, Dr. Perkins brings over 24 years of experience in pediatric and maternal health, infectious diseases, and translational research.
Dr. Samuel Bonuke Anyona – Executive Director & Vice Chair
Biomedical scientist and faculty member at Maseno University with over 20 years of experience in maternal and child health research. He specializes in infectious diseases and has led programs that translate scientific discovery into real-world impact for underserved communities. At WPMHS, he provides strategic leadership to strengthen locally driven, evidence-based care.
Anne Ong’ondo – Executive Administrator & Treasurer
With two decades of service in pediatric and maternal health, Anne brings deep expertise in operations, finance, and program coordination. She ensures day-to-day organizational efficiency, oversees stakeholder engagement, and upholds fiscal integrity through transparent budgeting and compliance. Her commitment to community impact drives her leadership.
Project Team Members
Clinical Team
Nicholas Otieno Ondiek – Clinical Officer
Jospine Anyango Ogur – Nurse
Edwin Otieno Oboge – Nurse
Arthur Armstrong, MD, PhD – Clinical Consultant
Philip Seidenberg, MD – Clinical Advisor
Laboratory Team
Dancan Otieno Njega – Laboratory Technician
Joan L.A. Ochieng – Laboratory Technician
Ivy Hurwitz, PhD – Scientific Advisor
Qiuying Cheng, PhD – Scientific Advisor
Data, Field Research, Facilities, and Security Teams
Vincent Innocent Omanje – Data Analyst Manager
Everlyne J.A. Modi – HIV Counsellor
Rodney Bosire Mongare – Field Research Worker
Moses Epungure – Security
Moses Lokorkeju – Security
Joseph Ombogo Oduor – Facilities & Site Operations
Craig Ouma – Data Analytics & Website Development
David Polhemus – Resource Mobilization & Operations Manager
Professor Kristan Schneider – Data Analytics Management
Postgraduate Trainees
Sarah Kituyi, PhD – Faculty & Postdoctoral Fellow
Clinton Onyango, PhD – Postdoctoral Fellow
Shamim Wanjiku Osata – Doctoral Student
Sharley Wasena – Doctoral Student
Tyrus Omondi Swaga – Faculty & Postdoctoral Fellow
Board Members
Benard Onyango Achola
Dr. Arthur Armstrong
Dr. Clinton Onyango
Professor Collins Ouma
Shamim Wanjiku Osata
Professor Kristan Schneider
Sharley Achieng Wasena