Virginia Nduta is the Executive Director of Women’s Empowerment Link (www.wel.or.ke) she holds a masters of Arts in Education Gender and International Development from the University of London and a Bachelors in Community Development from Kenyatta University. Virginia has specialised expertise in the design and quality assurance of gender equality and women empowerment programs; She believes that advancing and elevating women in all spheres especially in leadership and governance is the key to achieving sustainable political, economic and social development and is passionate about supporting women leaders, norm breakers and change-makers in Kenya. Prior to joining Women’s Empowerment Link Virginia worked within the area of disability inclusion and led advocacy campaigns aimed at expanding participation of persons living with disabilities in leadership and governance.