Board Member KMFRI Board of Management Clinical Psychology & Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellow • Licensed Counsellor • Mental Health Consultant Chairperson: HR & Administration Committee Gazette Appointment Appointed to KMFRI Board effective September 1, 2023 (Kenya Gazette Notice) Current Academic Role Lecturer of Counselling Psychology – Daystar University, Nairobi
Previously: Bridgeworld College, Nairobi & Management University of Africa Professional Affiliations Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA) • Counselling & Psychologist Board (Registered Associate Counsellor) | Leadership Focus: Strengthening institutional human resource capacity, integrating mental health and psychosocial support into workplace governance, and advancing evidence-based policies for sustainable fisheries research. Dr. Nancy Tuimising Tele was appointed to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Board of Management via a gazette notice with effect from September 1, 2023, and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Human Resource and Administration Committee. Her leadership in this capacity ensures robust governance, staff welfare, and administrative efficiency aligned with KMFRI's strategic objectives. The self-motivated professional and licensed Clinical Psychologist who is also a Mental Health Consultant holds a postdoctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Daystar University, where she graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Development. This interdisciplinary foundation combines clinical expertise with community-centered development approaches. Dr. Tele is a registered Associate Counsellor and a member, in good standing, of the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA), and the Counselling & Psychologist Board. She has co-authored several publications, and is a mentor and a leader in several organizations, actively shaping the next generation of mental health practitioners. Governance & Leadership Expertise Chairperson – HR & Admin Committee (KMFRI) Postdoctoral Fellow – Clinical Psychology Licensed Clinical Psychologist KCPA & Counselling Psychologist Board Member International Development & Project Coordination - Generated more than 10 years of working experience at World Vision, coordinating multiple high-impact projects
- Led initiatives on child protection, social determinants of health for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and children sponsorship programmes
- Expertise in integrating community development frameworks with psychosocial support models
Academic & Research Contributions Postdoctoral degree in Clinical Psychology – Daystar University
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Daystar University
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development Extensive teaching experience – Lecturer of Counselling Psychology at Daystar University (Nairobi). Previously tutored at Bridgeworld College, Nairobi, and at the Management University of Africa. Co-authored several scholarly publications. Dr. Tele's appointment to the KMFRI Board brings exceptional expertise in human resource governance, mental health advocacy, and community-focused project management – strengthening the Institute's capacity to foster a supportive work environment, integrate psychosocial well-being into its culture, and deliver on its blue economy mandate with administrative excellence. |
