Stacy Akinyi is the Co‑Founder & Executive Director of Great Ladies Organization, a Kisumu‑based CBO dedicated to empowering girls and women through health education, reproductive services, leadership development, and community outreach. Under her leadership, Great Ladies has launched impactful initiatives such as the “She Thrives” campaign tackling teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender‑based violence and “Hedhi Bora,” which promotes menstrual health education and access to sanitary products . Stacy’s visionary approach fosters safe spaces and holistic growth, enabling young women in Kisumu to access critical support, build leadership skills, and advocate for gender equality.