As a Program Officer in Kinshasa, Ms. Kasende helps to manage FSVC’s program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prior to joining FSVC, she worked as an Analyst, Portfolio Officer and ESG Coordinator at the investing firm King Kuba Capital (XSML), where she was in charge of analyzing investment, coordinating ESG initiatives and reporting social data to investors. She also worked with banks as internal control and client service consultant in Kinshasa. Ms. Kasende holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Development from the Catholic University of Congo in Kinshasa, and a Master’s degree in Commerce and Business Management from University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Email: ckasende@fsvc.org