We are named after a visionary leader, mother, and career teacher who’s dream was to eradicate illiteracy and poverty in rural Kenyan communities.
Miriam Sei received a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Education at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. She was a teacher by profession for 29 years, with majority of her expertise being in teaching education to college students. Upon retirement, she relocated to the rural highlands of Kenya and became a full time farmer.
Having been raised in rural Kenya, Miriam Sei understood the need to provide an excellent environment for impoverished children to learn. In 2009, she donated her own land, began building a school, and in 2010 enrolled the inaugural class at Sunsei Educational Center. Upon her passing away in 2014, the mantle was handed over to her four children.
Board of Directors
Janet J. Sei, PhD
Dr. Janet Sei is the youngest child of Miriam Sei. She was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. After graduating high school, she relocated to the U.S. to begin her university education. She has a Doctorate in Immunology and Infectious Diseases from Penn State University, and currently works as an R&D Scientist at a Biotechnology company in Maryland.
Clara J. Sei, MPH
Clara (Jebet) is the third born child of Miriam Sei. She was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and traveled to the USA in 1999 for higher education and professional work experience. She has lived in the Tristate area for over 21 years and currently works as a Director at Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics, LLC. Clara has a B.Sc degree in Biology / Pre-medicine from Messiah College, PA and an MPH in Global Health, Epidemiology and Disease Control from George Washington University, D.C.
John G. Keilers, MA
John Keilers was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Applied History at Shippensburg University of PA. John works full time as an Archivist.
Project Manager
Edward K. Sei
Edward Sei is the son of Miriam Sei. He currently resides in Kenya. He pursued his bachelors degree in International Relations at the United States International University, Africa (USIU-A). Edward is the Project Manager who oversees the construction of Sunsei Education Center, and also functions as the Director of the school. He is a full time farmer who manages dairy and crop farming at the Sei Farm.