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Kate Maina-Vorley

Our Leadership

Regional Director for East and Central Africa

Kate Maina-Vorley

Kate Maina-Vorley currently serves as the Regional Director of East and Central Africa (ECA) region for CARE. With over 25 years in international development, Kate has worked with a range of INGOs and both bilateral and multi-lateral donor agencies providing organizational and regional leadership in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia, and others. She worked as regional director, chief of party, country director, and specialist advisor.

Kate brings with her strong experience in strategic leadership, localization, governance, programming, organizational change management, networking, and strategic influencing for humanitarian and development programs.

She is a passionate advocate with a track record for equality and justice for women and girls.

Kate holds an Master of Business Administration (Honours) from Durham University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Education from Moi University Kenya.