Thomas Hong

Leadership Program Director — Thomas has worked in education and leadership development in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, India, Mongolia and Uzbekistan. He holds a B.A. in Economics and master’s degree in teaching from the University of Virginia and an MBA in international organizations from the University of Geneva.
Why is servant leadership important to Nuru?

Feature photo: Nuru Kenya Country Director Pauline Wambeti visiting the home of a Nuru farmer. Servant leadership is one of Nuru’s values. Nuru…

When Locals Are Ready to Lead

In June 2015, Nuru hit a major milestone that was seven years in the making: Nuru International’s expat team exited Kenya, leaving behind…

Expats vs. Locals: Who Drives Development?

As the car weaved in and out of the two-lane road, I observed the Ugandan drivers in the streets of Kampala, amazed at…