(He/him) 2026
Jerry Okiki is a communications professional and intersectional disability justice advocate from Kenya. His work sits at the intersection of disability, sexuality, gender and other forms of marginalisation, with a particular focus on the experiences and leadership of queer disabled people.
Through advocacy, storytelling and communications, Jerry works to create space for disabled people whose voices and experiences are often overlooked. He is particularly interested in using storytelling as a tool for visibility, connection and social change, while challenging narratives that frame disabled people through pity, limitation or charity.
Jerry is the founder of Missing Voices, an initiative creating spaces for marginalised disabled people with intersecting identities to share their experiences and participate in decisions that affect their lives. His advocacy also focuses on disability justice, LGBTQI+ inclusion, accessible participation and meaningful representation.
Professionally, Jerry works in communications, bringing together digital storytelling, content development, social media and strategic communications. He has experience working with disability-focused organisations and movements, translating complex issues into accessible and engaging stories that centre disabled people’s voices and agency.
He is committed to building a world where disabled people, including queer disabled people, are not only represented but recognised as leaders, storytellers and decision-makers.
