Naomi (she/her), is a Kenyan and first-generation Canadian, who moved about ten years ago and lives on Treaty 1 territory – Winnipeg. Before Northpine, she was a Community Investment Manager at United Way Winnipeg, managing a portfolio of United Way-funded agencies, a capital grant, and an organizational effectiveness grant, and building trusting relationships with agency partners and other non-profits in Winnipeg. Previously, she worked in the settlement sector supporting refugee families. Outside of Northpine, Naomi spends her time volunteering in the community, learning French and reading books.
Naomi Gichungu
Northpine Foundation
Impact Director