Michael Ngigi is the CEO and owner of ThinkPlace Africa, where he leads innovative design thinking initiatives across the continent. With over 15 years of experience in research, strategy, and design, Michael has a proven track record of driving impactful social change. He holds an EMBA from Harvard Business School and is passionate about using human-centered design to solve complex challenges. Outside of work, Michael enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs to navigate business challenges. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors.More...
Stephen Nzuki
Research and Design Project Manager@ThinkPlace Kenya
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Stephen Nzuki is a dynamic Research and Design Consultant whose work sits at the intersection of human-centered design, behavioral science, and social impact. With over a decade of experience leading transformative initiatives across Africa, he has become a trusted expert in designing and implementing solutions that improve lives in complex humanitarian and development settings.
At ThinkPlace Kenya, Stephen has spearheaded multi-country projects spanning health, nutrition, education, and gender equity, guiding governments, donors, and communities to co-create sustainable change. His leadership has shaped high-profile programs with organizations such as UNICEF, Gavi, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, WFP, and the Aga Khan Foundation, delivering measurable outcomes in maternal and child health, immunization, and social behavior change.
Known for his empathy-driven approach and systems-thinking mindset, Stephen excels in connecting strategy with on-the-ground realities. He has trained and mentored local teams across six African countries, built capacity among public health professionals, and developed scalable, community-owned models that continue to drive impact long after project closeout.
In every role, Stephen brings a rare blend of creativity, rigor, and humanity, transforming evidence into insight and insight into action.More...