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James Otieno
Experienced Human Resources and Business Strategy Professional
James Otieno is a seasoned executive and board member with extensive experience in nonprofit management, corporate leadership, and philanthropy. He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at CEN - Center for Excellence in Nonprofits since March 2019.1 CEN's mission is to improve the long-term sustainability of nonprofit leaders and their organizations by offering high-quality programs, consultation, training, and community-building networks.1
Otieno's professional background includes:
- Member of the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (July 2020 - Present)1
- Co-Founder and Board Member of PV Tech, Inc., a US-based solar and hybrid energy startup operating in Africa (2010 - Present)1
- Encore Fellow and consultant at Silicon Valley Education Foundation (2009 - Present)1
- Board Member and Ambassador at Children's Health Council (2005 - Present)1
- Former Board Chair and current Board Member at Palo Alto University (2009 - 2022, rejoined in 2020)1
Otieno has over 30 years of experience in executive compensation, board governance, and human resources.2 He previously served as VP of Executive Compensation and Services at Hewlett-Packard, managing programs in over 70 countries with a budget exceeding $1 billion.2
In addition to his professional roles, Otieno is involved in philanthropic efforts:
- Founder of the Karibu Rafiki Foundation, which provides education resources to underserved children and women in Kenya and Sudan13
- Former Board Chair of Child Advocates of Silicon Valley1
Otieno holds a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary) from Palo Alto University, a Master of Arts in Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics & Psychology from the University of Minnesota.2