About Speaker

Barbara Okumu is a People and Culture executive and clinical psychology professional with over 15 years of experience strengthening leadership, performance systems, and employee wellbeing. She has spent the last six years working in the Kenyan security sector, supporting teams in environments where trust, communication, and reliability directly affect operational outcomes. Her background in psychology informs her work on psychological safety, leadership effectiveness, and team dynamics under pressure. Barbara is especially committed to advancing women in leadership within male-dominated industries and helping leaders build practical, high-trust cultures that improve performance, retention, and long-term organizational resilience.