Sharon Amadi Osano

Sharon Amadi Osano is a dynamic finance professional with a decade of extensive experience in successfully implementing projects, developing budgeting strategies, and overseeing financial operations. She has a proven track record in grant management, risk assessment, and project management, having managed grants ranging from grant start-up to closeout, as well as sub-grantee management for
renowned donors such as EU, USAID, and DFID. Her portfolio includes handling budgets of up to $20 million across public, private, and unrestricted funding sources. Sharon’s expertise lies in ensuring compliance with funding regulations and implementing robust risk management frameworks. She has demonstrated her ability to achieve significant outcomes in diverse project disciplines such as OVC, youth mentorship, and agribusiness. Beyond her rich background in the non-profit sector, Sharon has contributed her skills as an Advisory & Risk Management Associate at Crowe Erastus & Co, a member of Crowe Global, where she offered invaluable risk management guidance to multinational clientele. Sharon has a strong personal interest in mental health and its role in shaping human-centered design. She is currently enhancing her expertise by pursuing a Diploma in Mental Health at Cardiff University, allowing her to bring valuable insights into the intersection of mental well-being and impactful design.
Sharon holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Nairobi, is a certified public accountant and is a member of ICPAK. She is also a member of the Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK).
Sharon Osano
Grants, Budgets and Compliance Specialist,
GRise Systems Solutions