Sara Taye Mengistu, is the Research, Policy, and Advocacy Lead for SENA and her journey has solidified an unwavering commitment to the cause of SRHR advocacy. Hailing from a developing nation, Ethiopia, Sara has vast experience in evidence based research, the role of policy, programming and observing the negative effects and impact of HIV/AIDS and being the focal person in providing Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, counselling, follow-up care, and management of opportunistic infections. Sara is a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (University of Gondar), Master of Public Health (Jimma University) and Master of Science in Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine).

Polyphile Ntihinyurwa is the Maternal Health and Family Planning Lead and has experience in the prevention of unsafe abortion and the role of family planning in informing SRHR. His portfolio has also comprised the development of evidence based safe abortion and family planning, conducting clinical research on safe termination of pregnancy and post abortion care. Polyphile is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. He is a holder of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, both from the University of Rwanda and a Master of Science in Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine).

Leone Nezi is the Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead and has experience in promoting the access to SRHR to women and girls including women with disabilities. Her experience in SRHR and GBV at regional level has included gender mainstreaming, SRHR in humanitarian settings, development of programming that adopts a participatory approach and documentation of stories of sustainable impact. Leone is a Women and Girls Advocate. She is a holder of a Bachelor of Laws (University of KwaZulu-Natal South-Africa), Master of Laws in Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa (University of Pretoria) and Master of Science in Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine).

Saruh (Chido Kelly) Rusike is the Lead and has experience in adolescents and young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights initiatives. Her portfolio comprises SRHR integration with evidence-based policy and advocacy, social accountability monitoring, partnership development, coordination and cooperation, and mental health with focus on adolescents and young people. She is a current Global Health Corps Fellow. She is a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Health Promotion (University of Zimbabwe) and Master of Science in Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine).