Our Team

Michelle OlielExecutive Director and Co-founder

Michelle is a Canadian human rights lawyer based in The Hague. She is a children’s rights advocate and educator with experience working with the United Nations and in both government and private sector. Michelle’s expertise includes de-institutionalisation, children in armed conflict and sexual and gender-based violence. She was named a recipient of the 2016 Odyssey Award at the University of Windsor (Canada) and nominated for the Law Society of Upper Canada’s 2016 Human Rights Award for her work promoting children’s rights.

Aaron Ndegwa Chief Financial Officer

Aaron is a Certified Public Accountant in Kenya, holding a master’s degree in Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He oversees Stahili’s financial management and transparency in Kenya.

Rob Oliver Education and Training Director

Rob is an educator with a background in high school and university teaching as well as training and coaching for international organisations in the non-profit humanitarian sector, including the United Nations. Rob is committed to expanding child rights education and he currently coordinates Stahili’s education programmes.

Community Leadership Committee Kenya

Together with Stahili and local Chief Esther Wangechi Muchemi, our Leadership Committee, which is made up of local community members, helps to guide Stahili’s programmes in Kenya.

April L. Carter Legal Strategy and Advocacy Director

Stahili’s Human Rights 365 Team is made up of volunteer experts in the field of children’s rights and law students who are available to provide cutting-edge research and advocacy. Learn more about the work of our Human Rights 365 team.

Stahili Ambassadors

Stahili’s ambassadors are students and young professionals from around the world who are working to make this world a better place for children. Learn about them here.

Stichting Stahili Board Information

KvK number: 59316497      /       RSIN number: 853419103

Bezoekadres: Noordeinde 55, 2514 GC Den Haag, Nederland

Email: info@stahili.org

Current Board of Directors/Bestuursleden:

  • Robert Oliver – Secretary / Secretaris
  • Michelle Oliel – Chairperson/Voorzitter
  • Thomas Obhof – Board Member/Bestuurslid

Board members are unremunerated/Bestuursleden zijn onbetaald.

Please see our Annual Reports for financial reporting (see ‘Annual Reports’).