AFRICAN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Our team
Jeffers Miruka
Managing Director
Jeffers Nyagiro Miruka stands as a pioneering force in the African association management sphere, having devoted his career to its enrichment and growth. As the Managing Director and co-founder of the African Associations Management Company (AFAMCO), he is instrumental in establishing AFAMCO - a joint venture with Talley Management Group Inc.- as the foremost Association Management Company (AMC) in Africa, bolstering a burgeoning sector of professional bodies, trade associations, and non-profit organizations.
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Mr. Miruka's influence extends far beyond AFAMCO. He is the co-founder and inaugural president of the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), a testament to his commitment to amplifying the role and impact of associations across Africa. His active engagement spans across prestigious organizations such as the Association for Kenya Business Events (AKBE), the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE), the Asia-Pacific Federation of Association Organizations (APFAO), the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE), the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and the Association of Association Executives (AAE). He also serves as the Director of Communications for the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE).
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Mr. Miruka's profound insights and contributions have earned him recognition in the industry. He is a respected trainer and speaker at various Associations and MICE events, workshops, conferences, and webinars around the world. His expertise was particularly acknowledged in 2019 when he was awarded a scholarship to be the first international student of the esteemed Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) at the Center for Association Leadership in Washington, DC, a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
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Mr. Miruka's career has spanned the globe, reaching into every continent's embrace. He is a devoted husband and father of three. He credits his family’s support and Catholic Christian faith serving as the bedrock of his achievements and guiding light in his life's voyage.
Gregg H. Talley, FASAE, CAE
Partner: USA
Gregg Talley has a broad range of experience from several perspectives and over 30 years within the Association/Event Management Industry. Prior to founding TALLEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. (TMG), Gregg worked with a destination marketing organization and for a hotel development company. In 1987 he founded TALLEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. with his partner and father Robert K. Talley.
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With a degree from George town University’s School of Foreign Service in international relations, Gregg has utilized those skills to plan national and international events and manage national and international organizations and boards in an array of industries including Healthcare, Education, Technology and Finance. Gregg gained his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1999 and his Fellow of the American Society for Association Executives (FASAE) designation in 2008.
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Gregg’s experience in association management provides a 360-degree view of the stakeholders and pressures facing organizations when planning major international events. He also understands board perspectives on site selection, finance and local partnerships and support.
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Gregg has personally managed literally hundreds of events globally for associations, societies, corporations and religious organizations including one of the largest convention events in North America, the 50,000+ attendee International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous for over thirty years. TMG also managed the World Meeting of Families as part of the Papal Visit to Philadelphia in 2015. In addition, Gregg consults with nations and local destinations on developing business events strategies and destination management organizations.
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A recognized professional in the field, Gregg consults, speaks and writes regularly on issues within association management, event management and business event strategy for organizations and destinations. Gregg was Past National Chair of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and its Education Foundation. He currently sits on the International Section Council of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is a Board Member for the Meetings Management Sector at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
Irene L Kemunto Nyagiro
Finance & Admin
Kemunto brings a wealth of experience to AFAMCO in finance and administration with over 10-years’ experience across the finance and administration disciplines. She’s a holder of a BSc. in International Business Management from the Africa Nazarene University. She has also taken several professional development courses in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Economic Evaluation from the University of Washington. She’s a certified accountant and member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Currently, she’s undertaking an MA in Monitoring & Evaluation from the African Nazarene University.
Millicent Naserian
Accounts & Events Manager
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Millicent Naserian, a graduate in Events and Conventions Management from the Technical University of Kenya, brings over four years of extensive experience in event coordination and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).
Throughout her career in different roles,Naserian has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence in conferences, events, and meetings planning. With a wealth of experience in database management, stakeholder engagement, and event logistics, she has successfully orchestrated numerous events, encompassing both physical gatherings and virtual meetings.
Naserian’s approach to industry is marked by her open-mindedness, creativity, and a calm demeanor enabling her to craft personalized experiences seamlessly. Her passion for leadership at all levels further enriches her role, as she is dedicated to fostering growth and driving successful outcomes within the industry.
Bill Clinton Waga
Marketing & Research Executive
I'm Clinton Waga, a Marketing & Research Executive at Africa Association Management Company (AFAMCO). With over 6 years of experience in marketing, social media marketing, and content creation, I'm passionate about crafting engaging strategies that drive brand awareness and growth.
At AFAMCO, I wear multiple hats, leading the charge in market research, member research, market strategy development, content creation, event promotion and membership recruitment and retention. I leverage my research skills to gain deep insights into our target audience, allowing me to develop targeted marketing campaigns that resonate. I then translate these insights into compelling content across various platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging and effective communication with our audience and members.
I'm constantly seeking new ways to tell AFAMCO's story and connect with our network. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/
Johannes Kioko Mutiku
Account Manager - AKBE
Born in Kwale County in the Coast Region of Kenya, Johannes Kioko Mutiku Muoka is a skills expert with a strong background in Events Management and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He has done consultancy work for African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Commonwealth of Learning (COL), UNESCO-UNEVOC and the GIZ among others. Johannes has vast experience in organizing Association Events having worked as Senior Programs & Events Manager and Principal Adviser to the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) Secretary General from 2014 -2022. Johannes is also a founder Member of African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) and is certified by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He has also received short trainings and participated at Experts’ Seminars in Association Management organized by International Congress and Conventions Association (ICCA) in South Africa, Czech Republic, Rwanda and Germany. He is a management consultant proficient in handling relationships with governments, donors and partners. Kioko is married and holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management (MSc.HRM) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya.