Who We Are
Harvesting for Good East Africa specializes in transforming challenges into opportunities, cultivating food production, fostering resilient landscapes, and generating abundant yields across both community and corporate settings.
TEAM MEMBERS.
Sheena Shah-Reschke
Founder,
Lead Permaculture Designer &
Creative Director
Sheena (Indian-Kenyan origin), has dedicated over a decade to advancing sustainable development and permaculture practices in Kenya. Formerly the Education Manager and Executive Director at the Permaculture Research Institute of Kenya, she now leads her own business, Harvesting for Good East Africa (HFG EA), which she founded in 2019.
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HFG EA focuses on fostering sustainable, long-term solutions for urban and community-based small-scale projects while promoting permaculture education, implementation, and delivery. They work with homes, businesses, and individuals to transform spaces into regenerative landscapes, with a special emphasis on bridging gaps in urban development and empowering informal settlements. Through strategic partnerships, HFG EA supports these communities in creating lasting impact.
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Beyond her work with HFG EA, Sheena has recently taken up a part-time role as a Resilience Design Consultant in the humanitarian sector with the Resilience Design Company (USA). Her expertise continues to shape transformative projects, programs, and community groups, with a vision to inspire sustainable, inclusive growth across Kenya and beyond.
John Saam Mugambo
Staff Member / Permaculture Designer
John Saam, a proud Masai tribesman hailing from Nanyuki County, embarked on his Permaculture Certification journey at the Laikipia Permaculture Centre (LPC) in 2016. He secured a scholarship opportunity facilitated by Sheena's collaboration with PRI Kenya, enabling him to delve into permaculture, master composting, integrated pest management, earthworks, and organic farming practices. During this time, he actively supported the Laikipia women's groups, offering his expertise in nursery propagation and management.
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In March 2022, John joined the close-knit team at HFG EA. Since then, he has completed a comprehensive training-of-trainers series, enhancing his abilities to facilitate permaculture activities both in the field and on various projects. His profound passion for the subject is palpable and reflects in his dedicated work
Priscilla Nzamalu
Permaculture Design Consultant
Priscilla Nzamalu, originally from the Kibwezi region, boasts a background in Biological Sciences with a BSc in Botany and Zoology. She furthered her academic pursuits with a Masters in Training in Rural Extension and Transformation. Holding certifications in Permaculture and Teaching from the Permaculture Institute of Kenya, Priscilla actively engaged in shadowing and consulting on various projects during Sheena's tenure at PRI Kenya from 2013 to 2018. Their collaboration has persisted beyond this timeframe.
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Currently, Priscilla serves as a part-time field consultant for HFG-EA, contributing expertise in permaculture training and offering private consultancy services at the community level.