United States · Kenya · Global
Empowering People.
Unlocking Potential.
Transforming Lives.
WOYO — Women & Youth — Global Diversity Consulting helps individuals grow and organizations strengthen their people through coaching, mentoring, leadership development, consulting, and speaking across the United States and Kenya.
What we do
Four ways we work with people and the organizations that serve them.
See all ten service areas →- 01
Coaching, Mentoring & Personal Empowerment
Individual and group coaching that helps people recognize their strengths, set meaningful goals, build confidence, and navigate transitions.
Coaching and mentoring → - 02
Women, Youth & Student Development
Mentoring for women and girls, young professionals, and students at home or preparing to study abroad — including support through difficult transitions.
Development programs → - 03
Leadership & Organizational Capacity
Leadership programs, wellness and resilience strategies, and consulting that strengthens institutions, teams, and community organizations.
Leadership and consulting → - 04
Global Engagement, Speaking & Community Impact
Cross-cultural competency, peace building, education partnerships, and keynotes that connect the United States, Kenya, and diaspora communities.
Global engagement and speaking →
Who we serve
Built for individuals with ambition — and the institutions that stand behind them.
Individuals
- Women and girls pursuing education, leadership, and independence
- Youth and young professionals preparing for careers and service
- Students studying at home or preparing to study abroad
- Emerging and established leaders building resilience and global perspective
Organizations
- Universities, colleges, and schools
- Businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations
- Government agencies and institutional partners
- Diaspora networks and event organizers seeking speakers and facilitators
Our founder
Prof. Jerono P. Rotich
Educator, scholar, mentor, speaker, and advocate. A Professor of Kinesiology with senior leadership experience in higher education, an ACE Fellow, and the founder of Kenyan Students in Diaspora (KESID) and JVV Wellness.
Born and raised in rural Kenya before building an academic career in the United States, she brings a personal understanding of education, transition, resilience, and opportunity to every engagement.
- Recognition
- U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024
- Also founder of
- KESID · JVV Wellness
Our approach
We do not simply focus on where people are today. We help them see where they can go — and take the next step.
- 01
Listen
Every journey is different. We begin by understanding aspirations, context, and barriers.
- 02
Identify strengths
We name what is already working and build on it, rather than starting from deficits.
- 03
Map pathways
Realistic, practical routes toward goals — with mentorship, knowledge, skills, and networks attached.
- 04
Build resilience
Strategies for navigating adversity and change while sustaining well-being and performance.
- 05
Sustain impact
Partnerships that move beyond conversation toward action and lasting community transformation.
Keynotes & facilitation
Audience-centered sessions on leadership, resilience, and empowerment.
Keynotes, conference facilitation, workshops, retreats, panels, and customized training — tailored to topics from coaching and mentoring to wellness, global engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Community in action
Support becomes possibility when people, schools, and communities move together.
WOYO brings mentoring, education, leadership, and community engagement into the places where people are already learning and leading.
See who we serve →Begin the conversation
Start with a conversation.
Whether you are planning your own next step or strengthening a program for others, a 30-minute consultation is the simplest way to begin.