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Cellestin Magak
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Cellestin Magak is the Founder and CEO of Lucille Awistar Foundation, a Healthcare Entrepreneur based in Seattle with a deep commitment to youth development and community wellbeing.
She is a seasoned human resource expert and business administrator, with a Master’s degree in Mental Health. As a mother, her work is also shaped by a strong sense of care, responsibility, and long-term impact.
Through years of experience in healthcare, Cellestin has witnessed firsthand how mental wellbeing and access to opportunity shape lives. This insight led her to establish Lucille Awistar Foundation, an organization focused on equipping young people with practical digital skills while creating safe, meaningful spaces for mental health conversations.
Her leadership is guided by a simple but powerful belief: when young people are supported, heard, and given the right tools, they can build confident futures for themselves and their communities.
James Ochieng
Finance Director & Community Advisor
James Ochieng serves as the Finance Director and a key community advisor at Lucille Awistar Foundation. He is a respected community leader based in Mathare and Kariobangi, with a deep understanding of grassroots engagement and youth-focused initiatives.
James supports the foundation’s financial oversight while also offering community insight that helps ensure the work remains grounded, accountable, and responsive to real needs.
Robert Kamau
Lead Digital Skills Instructor – Lucille ICT Hub
Robert Kamau is the Lead Digital Skills Instructor at the Lucille ICT Hub in Mathare. He works closely with young people to build practical graphic design and digital skills in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.
Passionate about mentorship and creativity, Robert plays a central role in helping students grow in confidence, technical ability, and belief in their own potential.
Lucille Awino
Youth Ambassador & Foundation Voice
Lucille Awino is a young Kenyan lady after whom the foundation is named. She represents the heart and vision of Lucille Awistar Foundation — reminding the organization why its work matters.
As a Youth Ambassador, Lucille brings a youthful voice and perspective that keeps the foundation connected to the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of young people.