International Advisor, ‘Granny Obama’ (In Memoriam)
Sarah Onyango Obama, affectionately known globally as “Mama Sarah” and remembered warmly by the team as “Granny Obama,” served as a deeply cherished international advisor for the organization’s initial outreach initiatives in East Africa. A world-renowned Kenyan philanthropist and matriarch of the Obama family, she dedicated her life to educating and empowering vulnerable youth through the Mama Sarah Obama Foundation.
During the historic initial trips to Kenya, Granny Obama welcomed founder Brian Murphy and the U.S. College Travel Team into her home in Nyang’oma Kogelo, connecting the team with numerous area orphanages and schools. Though she has passed away, her legacy of compassion continues to guide the organization’s outreach projects.