Meet Our Leaders

Leadership in the United States and Kenya

Quinten “Quint” Clarke ’87


Quinten “Quint” Clarke is a Blair Academy alumnus and the founder of Blair in Kenya, an independent nonprofit he established in 2005 after a student trip to Kenya revealed the need for educational opportunities in rural communities.

Through partnerships with local leaders and donor support, Blair in Kenya has helped develop two schools serving more than 1,100 students. Quint also serves as the Head Coach of the Girls’ Basketball Team at Blair Academy, where he has coached since 2010 and encourages students to engage in service and global learning.

Founder

Bobbie Monaco, MSN, CPNP-PC

Bobbie Monaco is a board-certified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 40 years of pediatric nursing experience. She practices with the CHOP Care Network and has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents.

Through her work with Blair in Kenya, Bobbie helps expand access to healthcare for students and the surrounding community, with a focus on nutrition, preventive care, and malaria treatment.

She also provides menstrual health education and helps distribute washable, sustainable Days for Girls (DfG) menstrual kits, supporting the mission of Blair in Kenya to improve health and opportunity for children and families.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Managing director of Blair Educational Centre

Zilper Onginjo

As a current managing director at Blair Educational Centre, she specializes in marketing of the school and is known for strict measures in getting work done. Her career highlights include winning entrepreneur of the year 2024 (East Africa) which was an award recognizing women in education entrepreneurship.

Zilper holds a diploma in business management from Kenya institute of management. She manages a local girls football club, which has seen her bring trophies and victory home. She also helps women and children engage in Agri business to boost their income.

When not working or helping in the community, Zilper likes singing and you will find her in her local church practicing with other choir members.

Medical Mission Leader

Dr. Jane Ferry

Dr. Jane Ferry has been instrumental in developing the healthcare mission of Blair in Kenya.

In 2015, she traveled to Kenya to help launch the first medical outreach program in the village. The initial clinic was held under a mango tree, where volunteer medical professionals treated villagers and provided health education to mothers.

Her work helped inspire the creation of God’s Providence Medical Clinic, which now provides daily healthcare services for students and community members at the Blair Educational Center.

Community Leadership

Both Blair Educational Center and Blair Serem Academy are guided by local school boards made up of community leaders.

These leaders help ensure that the schools reflect the needs and priorities of the communities they serve.

Blair in Kenya believes that true partnership and local leadership are essential for long-term success.