Joyce Maru

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Email Joyce Maru at jmukua@yahoo.com and j.maru@cgiar.org. This email is the most updated Joyce Maru's email found in 2026.

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To contact Joyce Maru send an email to jmukua@yahoo.com or j.maru@cgiar.org. (updated on August 17, 2024)

Program Coordinator ►Global Sweetpotato Program/ Country Lead ► Kenya Sweetpotato Program at International Potato Center (CIP) | Kenya

About Joyce Maru

Joyce Maru currently serves as the Global Capacity Development & Communications Specialist at the International Potato Center (CIP), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission to enhance food security through innovative research and sustainable agricultural practices. In this capacity, Joyce provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in capacity strengthening initiatives across Africa, focusing on root and tuber crops such as sweetpotatoes, which are vital for nutrition and income generation in the region. She oversees the design and implementation of comprehensive training programs, ensuring that local researchers, extension workers, and farmers are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to adopt biofortified crops and resilient farming practices.

A key aspect of Joyce’s role involves managing communication and advocacy strategies to amplify the impact of CIP’s projects, including the DFID-funded Global and Kenya Sweetpotato programs. Her expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement facilitates the development of robust partnerships with government agencies, development partners, and local communities, fostering an enabling environment for scaling innovative solutions. Joyce’s experience in resource mobilization and operations management ensures the sustainability and scalability of these initiatives.

Her background in research, leadership development, and performance management underpins her ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation. Through her work, Joyce contributes significantly to the global effort to improve food systems, promote biofortification, and achieve long-term food security in Africa. Her strategic approach and commitment to capacity development make her a vital asset in driving impactful change within the agri-food sector.

Joyce Maru Work

Program Coordinator ►Global Sweetpotato Program/ Country Lead ► Kenya Sweetpotato Program at International Potato Center (CIP) in November 2018 to Present

Senior Program Coordinator ►Global Sweetpotato Program/ Country Lead ► Kenya Sweetpotato Program at International Potato Center (CIP) in May 2021 to Present

Regional Director for Africa at International Potato Center at International Potato Center (CIP) in January 2024 to Present