Meet Our Leadership

The people guiding our vision, programs, and environmental impact.

Go Green Foundation is led by a committed team of changemakers working to build a credible, people-centered, and action-driven environmental movement.

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Leadership Overview

Leadership rooted in service, credibility, and practical action.

Our leadership team brings together vision, operational coordination, program delivery, and community-centered commitment to environmental transformation.

We are building an institution that values integrity, collaboration, visibility, and long-term impact — with leadership that is both accessible and mission-driven.

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Mission-led: Leadership aligned with the environmental and social vision of the foundation.
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People-centered: Focused on community trust, youth engagement, and practical participation.
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Institution-building: Committed to long-term growth, systems, and sustainable partnerships.

Why leadership matters Strong environmental institutions are built by leaders who combine vision, consistency, humility, and action.

Leadership Team

Meet the team

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Founder & Chairman

John Ongicho

Also known as Dr Young Tello

Founder of Go Green Foundation, inspired by environmental stewardship, grassroots action, and the vision of building a movement that protects Mother Nature while empowering communities.

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IT / Project Manager

Tom Oketch

Strategy, systems, and implementation

Supports project coordination, digital systems, planning, and implementation, helping translate organizational ideas into structured and actionable work.

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Programs Manager

Programs Lead

Program design and field coordination

Oversees key program areas, field activities, community partnerships, and coordination of initiatives that connect environmental action with real community outcomes.

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Message From the Founder

How Go Green Foundation came to be

Go Green Foundation was born from a deep concern for environmental degradation and a strong belief that communities, especially young people, must be part of the solution.

What began as conviction has continued to grow into a movement for environmental awareness, restoration, mentorship, and practical community action. Our journey is rooted in the belief that protecting nature is not optional — it is a responsibility we must carry forward with courage and commitment.

We are building more than an organization. We are building a platform for stewardship, participation, and hope — one that invites people to act, to lead, and to shape a greener future together.

John Ongicho Founder & Chairman, Go Green Foundation

Leadership Values

What defines our leadership culture

We want the organization to feel credible, transparent, mission-driven, and deeply connected to community impact.

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Integrity

We value honesty, accountability, and ethical leadership in how we serve, organize, and collaborate.

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Collaboration

We lead through teamwork, listening, partnership-building, and shared commitment to environmental progress.

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Service

We see leadership as service to people, communities, ecosystems, and future generations.

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Vision

We are building for the long term, with a focus on institutions, systems, and sustainable growth.

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Action

We believe leadership must be visible in implementation, responsiveness, and results on the ground.

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Inclusion

We work to ensure that leadership and participation reflect the diversity and dignity of communities we serve.

Institutional Strength

How leadership supports organizational credibility

A strong leadership page should not only show faces — it should also communicate trust, structure, and seriousness.

Clear Roles

Defined responsibilities support better accountability and smoother execution.

Visible Leadership

People are more likely to trust organizations led by identifiable and accessible individuals.

Strategic Coordination

Strong planning and collaboration improve delivery, partnerships, and institutional growth.

Mission Alignment

Leadership should continually reflect the values, goals, and public mission of the foundation.

Work with our leadership team

We welcome partnerships, conversations, collaborations, and opportunities that can strengthen environmental action, community impact, and institutional growth.