Joan Mwangi is a Senior Associate, Operations & Programs at the Development Innovation Lab (DIL). She brings more than 10 years of experience across operations, organizational effectiveness, project management, and talent, mostly within international development and mission-driven organizations.
Before joining DIL, Joan worked at SRI Executive, where she supported organizational transformation and operational improvement projects for global organizations. Her work included helping teams review structures and processes, strengthen ways of working, and coordinate complex projects across different functions and geographies.
Earlier in her career, she worked across executive search, recruitment, and consulting, supporting organizations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas to identify and attract talent, strengthen hiring processes, and build effective teams.
Outside of work, Joan enjoys being outdoors, spending time in nature, and going to live music events.
Contact: jmwangi@uchicago.edu