I'm Easter Pefuli Mihadi, a multi-disciplinary media professional with a degree in film production and animation and a track record of founding and growing media ventures. I’ve led documentary projects, produced digital content, and driven marketing and social media initiatives for regional and international clients, including collaborations with Kenya ICT Network and National Geographic. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with tech-enabled processes to deliver meaningful impact in Africa. I thrive in collaborative, growth-minded environments and relish building teams, mentoring talent, and turning ideas into tangible outcomes. I value cultural alignment, ethical practices, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring creative energy, strategic thinking, and execution-focused leadership to a forward-looking organization.

Easter Pefuli Mihadi

I'm Easter Pefuli Mihadi, a multi-disciplinary media professional with a degree in film production and animation and a track record of founding and growing media ventures. I’ve led documentary projects, produced digital content, and driven marketing and social media initiatives for regional and international clients, including collaborations with Kenya ICT Network and National Geographic. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with tech-enabled processes to deliver meaningful impact in Africa. I thrive in collaborative, growth-minded environments and relish building teams, mentoring talent, and turning ideas into tangible outcomes. I value cultural alignment, ethical practices, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring creative energy, strategic thinking, and execution-focused leadership to a forward-looking organization.

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I’m Easter Pefuli Mihadi, a multi-disciplinary media professional with a degree in film production and animation and a track record of founding and growing media ventures. I’ve led documentary projects, produced digital content, and driven marketing and social media initiatives for regional and international clients, including collaborations with Kenya ICT Network and National Geographic. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with tech-enabled processes to deliver meaningful impact in Africa.

I thrive in collaborative, growth-minded environments and relish building teams, mentoring talent, and turning ideas into tangible outcomes. I value cultural alignment, ethical practices, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring creative energy, strategic thinking, and execution-focused leadership to a forward-looking organization.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder / CEO at Hema Connect
May 1, 2025 - Present
Founded a premium childcare and au pair placement company focused on trust, cultural intelligence, and operational excellence. Built rigorous training, background checks, legally binding contracts, and AI-driven matching to ensure culturally aligned placements and long-term caregiver careers.
Business Operations Executive at Globally Recruit
November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Supported Africa recruitment for US universities, organized student fairs, counseled applicants, assisted with applications, and coordinated university representation. Promoted quickly to 2nd in charge for Rockhurst University Africa recruitment and Kenya lead.
Africa Sales and Marketing Executive at Ladylike Productions Doll Line
August 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Introduced a US-based doll line to Kenyan/African markets. Developed marketing plans, managed campaigns, produced creative content, and grew retail orders in Kenyan stores. Managed social media and events, and collaborated with agencies on materials.
Co-founder / Assistant Producer & Assistant Director at Digital Dada Concepts
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded a documentary production company; secured contracts with Kenya ICT Network and National Geographic. Responsibilities include script writing, production, directing, editing, client sourcing, fundraising, and team management.
Operations Manager at Digital Dada Podcast
July 1, 2020 - Present
Oversaw show direction, script writing, production, guest sourcing, and sales/marketing for a podcast focused on online safety and digital rights for women.
Intern Head of Media at Integrated Initiatives Community Empowerment Program (IICEP)
May 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Ensured event coverage, developed social media strategies, vetted crews, and supervised content release to promote peace and religious tolerance.
Customer Support at Frotcom Intelligent Fleet Management East Africa - Kenya
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Handled client inquiries, maintained relationships, updated websites, reported issues, and supported internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
Volunteer at Heritage of Hope and Faith Children’s Home
January 1, 2013 - Present
Organized trips and concerts, facilitated donations of clothes/food, and provided peer counseling and emotional support.
Polling Clerk at Kenya General Elections
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Ensured voter compliance, assisted elderly/disabled/illiterate voters, issued ballots, counted votes, and upheld election laws.
Dance Instructor at Altarmin Dance Company
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Choreographer and lead instructor for a Christian dance group; contributed to multiple national awards (2011-2014).

Education

Degree in film production and animation (Film major) at Multimedia University of Kenya
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Film production and animation at Multimedia University of Kenya
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Loreto Convent Girls’ High School, Matunda
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Tumaini Primary School, Nairobi
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services