Nella Juma

Nella Juma is a joyful maximizer and PMP/SAFe Scrum Master, with 10 years of project management experience in the social and private sector. She has a colorful array of experience organizing and facilitating growth for businesses in healthcare, entertainment, and finance.

Prior to joining Disaster Tech, Nella managed the mental health professional's response to the 2015 San Bernardino Terrorist Attack, conferences highlighting women in technology in London, DC, and Long Beach, as well as coached three scrum teams developing greenfield and brownfield products. Nella's start in healthcare management showed her that not only do patients and customers need advocates but so do the staff members that keep these products and services viable. It is her vocation to listen for stakeholder needs, advocate for her team, and foster an atmosphere for continuous improvement.

Nella lives in Southern California where she received her B.A in Political Science International Affairs from the University of California Riverside and MBA from Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University. She enjoys splitting her time between her family in the United States and Kenya.