Building Stronger Organizations Through Exceptional People
Our Story
Founded with a vision to revolutionize talent acquisition and leadership development in East Africa, Oaks in Eden Consulting has become a trusted partner for organizations seeking transformational growth. We understand that success is not just about filling positions – it’s about finding the right people who align with your culture, share your vision, and drive your mission forward.
Our name reflects our values: like mighty oaks that provide strength, shelter, and growth, we cultivate thriving professional ecosystems where both organizations and individuals flourish.
Every placement we make, every leader we coach, and every young person we empower contributes to building stronger, more resilient communities across East Africa.
What Drives Us
Our Purpose & Direction
Mission
To empower organizations with exceptional talent and equip professionals with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to reach their full potential – creating sustainable value for businesses, individuals, and communities.
Vision
To be East Africa’s most trusted partner in talent acquisition and leadership development, recognized for innovation, integrity, and measurable impact on organizational success and individual career growth.
Impact
Through strategic placements, transformative coaching, and youth empowerment programs, we’re building the foundation for East Africa’s economic future – one exceptional hire, one developed leader, one empowered youth at a time.
our raison d'être
Core Values
Excellence
We deliver exceptional results through rigorous standards and continuous improvement.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, confidentiality, and unwavering ethical standards.
Innovation
We leverage cutting-edge technology and proven methodologies to stay ahead of industry trends.
Partnership
We build lasting relationships based on trust, collaboration, and mutual success.
Impact
We measure success by the tangible difference we make in our clients’ businesses and candidates’ lives.
Meet the Team
Oaks In Eden Leadership
Joyce A. Ashindu
Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant
Joyce is a distinguished Talent Acquisition Executive with over 15 years of leadership experience driving high-impact recruitment strategies across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specializing in executive/c-suite hiring, executive and team coaching and international development, crisis and specialized hiring, she has a proven track record of building high-performing global teams and modernizing talent functions within complex, multi-sector environments.
She is currently serving as the Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant for Africa at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Joyce leads the recruitment function to attract top-tier talent for the Institute’s mission. Her previous leadership roles at World Vision International, Innovations for Poverty Action, One Acre Fund and Amref Health Africa underscore her capability to manage large-scale talent operations and negotiate complex compensation for global placements.
Joyce holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenyatta University, Bachelor of Business Management (Aviation Option), Moi University and a Certification in Leadership & Team Coaching from the International Federation of Coaching.
Sarah A. Kibazo
Organizational Wellness & Talent Specialist
Sarah is a strategic and empathetic professional with a unique blend of Counselling Psychology, Business Operations, and Leadership Coaching. Proven track record in scaling startups through high-level executive support, streamlined administration, and a "people-first" approach to talent acquisition.
She is an expert at aligning human capital with business objectives while fostering organizational wellness and high-performance cultures.
Sarah supports in designing and implementing wellness initiatives and peer-counselling frameworks to improve retention and morale,which is key in high levels of performance within an organization.
Certified trainer and coach focused on building resilient, self-sustaining teams and emerging leaders, Sarah has a BA in Counseling Psychology, Diploma in Transformational Organizational Leadership, a certified ToT in Peer Counseling and Small Business Planning.
She supports in providing a holistic framework for business growth by ensuring that your team is mentally resilient, strategically aligned, and operationally sound.
Let’s Build Your Success Story Together
Whether you’re looking to transform your organization, advance your career, or empower the next generation, we’re here to make it happen. Let’s start the conversation.
