Dr. Charlene Gumbo is a dynamic consultant psychiatrist based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionately advancing child, adolescent and youth mental health across clinical, academic, and advocacy platforms. She holds a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry from the University of Nairobi and currently serves as Principal Corporate Psychiatrist at Chiromo Hospital Group, where she drives multidisciplinary clinical excellence, fosters mentorship and training, and champions evidence-based mental health practice in diverse settings.

With a bold commitment to empowering early-career professionals globally, Dr. Gumbo brings strategic energy to early-career engagement and capacity strengthening. Her research spans suicide prevention, ADHD, depression, and anxiety among young people. She is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders and shaping a future where youth mental health is equitable, informed, and unstoppable.