Sarah Stephens
Founder and CEO
Message from the Founder:
“With over two decades of international experience, as a UK-qualified solicitor, academic, and international development practitioner, I bring expertise in gender equality, justice sector reform, and strategy development.”
I am dedicated to advancing access to justice, public policy, and social transformation. My work is driven by a commitment to disrupt inequality through innovative approaches, from establishing a pro-bono clinic at a top-ten City law firm to strengthening grassroots legal support in East Africa. Recently, I have focused on developing justice-tech tools to improve service delivery for underserved communities. Leading international teams, I have demonstrated strong organizational leadership, strategic insight, and integrity, building organizations that balance profit with social purpose. My recent consultancy work with United Nations agencies exemplifies this, leveraging digital transformation for social development across low- and middle-income countries. Alongside running my consultancy and completing a doctorate in justice technology, I teach legal innovation at the University of Sussex (UK). In the UK, I actively promote access to justice through innovation, serving on expert panels and advisory boards to create an enabling environment for access to justice alongside delivering several justice innovation projects in sub-Saharan Africa”.
Beth Stephens
Chief Operating Officer
Beth Stephens, the Chief Operating Officer, is a student of Politics, International Studies, and Sustainable Development with a profound commitment to social justice. Growing up in Tanzania, she gained an in-depth understanding of the challenges facing underserved communities. Known for her exceptional academic performance, Beth consistently demonstrates a high capacity for delivery. She brings valuable experience from her role as a Young Scrutineer with her local government, where she contributed to policy analysis and social change, and from an internship with a United Nations agency. Additionally, her work as partnerships manager for the Warwick Economic Summit highlights her adeptness at fostering collaborations and managing impactful projects.
Danford Nchembi
Chief Technology Officer
Danford Nchembi, Chief Technology Officer, is an accomplished software developer with a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in NLP and automation. A Tanzanian national, Danford is passionate about leveraging AI-driven solutions to tackle complex social issues. His extensive experience includes developing justice technology platforms that enhance prosecutors’ effectiveness and broaden access to justice in Tanzania. With a commitment to exploring the transformative potential of machine learning, Danford brings both technical expertise and an innovative vision to his role, advancing technology’s impact in the justice sector.
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