SCALE: Strengthening Communities for Adaptation, Livelihoods, and Equity

The People Behind SCALE

SCALE is led by a multidisciplinary team that bridges scientific knowledge with grassroots community reality. Together, we are committed to making climate action inclusive, locally grounded, and lasting.

Leadership
Portrait of Karen, founder and strategic lead of SCALE

Karen

Founder & Strategic Lead

Karen is a climate change and development professional with a background in architecture. She founded SCALE so climate knowledge could be accessible, practical, and grounded in both evidence and the lived reality of communities.

Our Team
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Jessica Okile

Programmes Officer

Jessica brings over 10 years of experience in education and community engagement. She leads programme design, coordination, and delivery, making sure each initiative fits its context, includes those often left out, and responds when needs shift.

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Mary Florence Emojong

Accounting & Finance Lead

A seasoned accountant with extensive NGO experience, Mary Florence oversees SCALE's financial management, grant administration, and compliance systems.

Board
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Jonathan Nsamba

Board Member

Jonathan is a seasoned researcher with deep expertise in programme management, monitoring, and evaluation. His work focuses on the intersection of climate change and community health outcomes.

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