The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is delighted to welcome Mary Kagunyi-Levasseur to its Board of Directors.
Mary joins the Board with more than two decades of experience in democracy, governance, civil society strengthening, and citizen participation across Africa. Throughout her career, she has championed democratic governance, strengthened civic institutions, and fostered strategic partnerships that have advanced accountability and inclusive participation across the continent.
She currently serves as Senior Manager for the Africa Program at the National Endowment for Democracy, where she supports initiatives that promote democratic values and strengthen civil society across Africa. Her distinguished career also includes leadership roles with Counterpart International, Democracy International, Chemonics, and the National Democratic Institute, where she has led programmes focused on governance reforms, civic engagement, institutional strengthening, and the protection of civic space.
Mary’s expertise in governance, accountability, strategic partnerships, and democratic development comes at a critical time as IMLU continues to advance its mission of preventing torture, promoting accountability for human rights violations, and ensuring access to justice and rehabilitation for survivors.
As a member of the Board of Directors, she will provide strategic leadership and oversight that will strengthen IMLU’s work in advancing human rights, supporting institutional reforms, and expanding the organization’s impact in Kenya and the region.
We are honoured to have Mary join IMLU and look forward to the invaluable perspective, leadership, and experience she brings to the Board of Directors.
Welcome to the IMLU Board, Mary Kagunyi-Levasseur. We look forward to working together to advance justice, accountability, and respect for human dignity.
