Thomas Odol is an experienced ICT and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of hands-on leadership across Africa. He has built a career delivering large, complex technology and operations initiatives across financial services, healthcare, energy, development organizations, and the United Nations, consistently improving efficiency, strengthening systems, and enabling better business outcomes.

He combines strong strategic thinking with practical execution. Thomas has led major initiatives including infrastructure modernization, data centre migrations, ERP and core banking transformations, and the rollout of enterprise-wide digital platforms. His work is known for delivering results, faster implementation, cost optimisation, and tangible improvements in service delivery.

Thomas holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Business Information Technology from Strathmore University, and a Diploma in Management Information Systems from IMIS (UK). This blend of business and technology grounding allows him to operate effectively at both executive and operational levels.

Outside of his core roles, Thomas is passionate about developing people, improving how organisations work, and using technology to solve real-world problems. He takes a practical, disciplined approach, focused on clarity, accountability, and building teams that deliver consistently.

Based in our Delhi office, Wase Khalid is a Manager with the Clean Energy Access team at CLASP. Wase works across research, field implementation, public policy, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.

Wase brings nearly a decade of experience advancing practical, market-based clean energy solutions. Before CLASP, Wase was Programme Lead with the Sustainable Livelihoods team at CEEW, where he focused on productive-use appliance markets and green livelihoods. Earlier at Dharma Life, he expanded clean cooking solutions through women-led rural enterprises. Wase holds a Master’s in Social Work (Livelihood & Social Entrepreneurship) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.

Outside of work, he is an avid sports enthusiast who follows a wide range of sports closely. He also enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures and places.

Evelyne most recently served as Head of Communications at BURN Manufacturing, where she led strategic communications during a period of significant institutional growth and global visibility. As a member of the senior leadership team, she built and scaled the communications function, growing the team from one to eight people, and embedding structured internal, executive, brand, and impact communications across the organization. Her work strengthened BURN’s positioning across Africa, Europe, and the United States, particularly in climate, clean energy access, and voluntary carbon markets. She also led communications around major global convenings, including COP engagements, and supported executive visibility with investors, partners, and policymakers.

Prior to BURN, Evelyne led strategic communications at Ogilvy, advising multinational brands including Coca-Cola, Diageo and Mondelez on brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management across African markets. Her earlier career in public relations and journalism shaped her disciplined approach to narrative, media strategy, and message clarity.

Evelyne holds degrees in Business and in Communications, Media, and Public Relations. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks, reading, and exploring Nairobi’s food and culture scene.

Susan brings over four years of engineering and research experience in renewable energy, the circular economy, and sustainable waste management. Prior to joining CLASP, she worked as a STEM Technical Trainee with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) under energy efficiency and cooling. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Kenya and is currently pursuing an MSc in Energy Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Outside of work, Susan enjoys mentoring young women in STEM and volunteering with community waste initiatives. She also has a passion for exploring the scenic outdoors and experimenting with new recipes.

Alba brings over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sector, leading efforts to strengthen energy markets and accelerate technology adoption across Africa and Asia through initiatives that bridge public and private actors, foster investment, and support policy reform.

Prior to joining CLASP, Alba served as Chief Executive Officer of Power for All and previously held global leadership roles at Mercy Corps, including as Deputy Managing Director where she helped shape strategy for its energy innovation platform, Energy 4 Impact.

Alba holds a Master’s degree in International Development from The George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from John Carroll University. She is a native Albanian and English speaker and also speaks Portuguese.

Sarah is a Senior Manager on the Development team, supporting CLASP’s global teams with new business development and fundraising. Sarah has over eight years of experience in the humanitarian and international development sectors, across program and business development, strategy, and advocacy. Prior to joining CLASP, she has worked at Power for All, Mercy Corps, the International Rescue Committee, and other nonprofit organizations. Sarah is a 2024 Women in Energy Fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master’s in Development Practice from Harvard University. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, skiing, binge-watching true crime, and hanging out with her cat, Bhalu.

Yang Liu is a Senior Program Associate with CLASP’s China Team, leveraging over 15 years of expertise in energy and environmental policy to drive appliance efficiency and decarbonization initiatives. Prior to CLASP, he held senior roles at a leading academic energy institute and an international NGO, where he managed a significant climate project portfolio and fostered strong collaborations with government and global partners. Yang holds a Master in Urban Planning from MIT and a Bachelor in Architecture from Tsinghua University, China.

Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys oil painting, playing the French horn, reading, and family time.

William is a seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience spanning clean energy, climate resilience, agribusiness, and public sector reforms. He has worked with leading development partners, foundations and foreign governments in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. His expertise lies in programme and fund management, business development, partnership management, capacity building, and risk management. Most recently, he served as a Principal at Intellecap, overseeing programme management under the climate team, and business consulting. He has held various senior positions in other organizations such as the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), Energy 4 Impact (now part of Mercy Corps) and KPMG.

William holds a master’s degree in project planning and management from the University of Nairobi and a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Finance) from Strathmore University.

Outside work, he enjoys the outdoors – hiking, cycling, and traveling, and community engagements through community service and youth mentorship.

Dianah brings over 15 years’ experience and expertise in designing, coordinating and implementing policy-focused research initiatives in Kenya and the broader African region.  An economist by training, she employs a comprehensive approach in research, integrating both econometrics and statistical techniques to produce high-quality empirical research that informs practical policy actions. In her research career, Dianah has managed several major grants from regional and international agencies and has consulted for various multinational organizations and governments on topical and emerging issues such as energy, climate change and industrial policy. Dianah holds a PhD in Economics from Martin Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.

Outside of work, Dianah enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and she also loves singing, swimming, hiking and mentoring early career researchers.

Samantha is an Associate supporting CLASP’s Indonesia office. Prior to joining CLASP, she led the Access to Energy Program for Schneider Electric in Indonesia, where she created energy and water access-related projects in rural parts of the country. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Coventry University.

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys traveling and watching movies and series.