Joyce Arita

Joyce Arita is the Program Manager at citiesRISE Nairobi, where she has dedicated the past four years to creating and supporting impactful youth engagement strategies and fostering collaborations with system leaders to promote youth leadership in mental health transformation across various cities globally. Her expertise spans over fifteen years in community mental health, having held significant roles at organizations such as Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya and AMREF Health Africa. She brings extensive experience in program design, multi-stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, all aimed at making health systems more inclusive and resilient. Passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation, Joyce advocates for intergenerational collaboration and youth-friendly, inclusive health systems that drive tangible community change. Her work remains dedicated to building strong, multisectoral collaborations to foster resilient communities that promote mental wellness for all.