Our Team

Azizi Life centers around the work of hundreds of artisans, and is made possible by an amazing staff and a network of amazing partners and volunteers working all over the world – for whom we are very thankful.

In Rwanda

Jeannine

Chief Executive Officer

Leader of all the work in Rwanda and responsible for the vision, direction and growth of Azizi Life.

Sheila

Chief Operating Officer

Responsible for all the day to day running of the craft business, leading the process from product design all the way through to the final customer.

Venantie

Impact Director

Responsible for all the non-business Impact initiatives done by Azizi Life.

Chantal

Studio Manager

Responsible for all the activities at the Azizi Life Studio in Kigali Rwanda.

Elisabeth

Chief Operating Assistant

Responsible for supporting Azizi Life’s artisan partners in all areas of craft production.

Francine

Crafts Team Assistant

Assisting in the support of Azizi Life’s artisan partners in all areas of craft production.

Christi

International Liaison

Responsible for custom product development and acting as a bridge between Rwanda and the global market.

Nathalie

Beeutiful Creations Manager

Responsible for running all things related to Bees

Angelique

Azizi Life Experiences Assistant

Responsible for Experience day communication and co-ordination

Jean Claude

Impact Director Assistant

Responsible for smooth running of Impact Projects

Emmanuel

Packing Team Leader

Responsible for the packing team who ensure products are protected on route to their final destination.

Tom

Co Founder & Finance Manager

Responsible for the finances all across the Azizi Life group.

Office Support

Responsible for the safety and smooth running of the Azizi Life main office in Muhanga.

Experiences Facilitators

Responsible for facilitating wonderful connections between guests and their artisan hostesses and community during Azizi Life Experience Days and tours.

Boutique Staff

Responsible for sharing the beauty of Azizi Life with guests to our Boutique at Heaven Restaurant in Kigali.

Ubuzima Bwiza Iwacu – The Rwandan Board overseeing all of the impact Projects in Rwanda

In the U.S.A.

Creative Consultant

Marketing and creative specialist

U.S. Board

Responsible for all U.S. operations, and for oversight and the smooth running of all the charitable work of Azizi Life globally. Plus providing support and advice to all the connected social enterprises in Rwanda.