Kithio Mwanzia
Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)
Network Manager
Kithio is responsible for the governance, recruitment and outreach activities of the network, as well as the recruitment of new members to the network to ensure the needs of industry are met, while leading SONAMI’s inclusive growth engagement.
Kithio spent several years in Niagara working on governance issues with the St. Catharines – Thorold Chamber of Commerce and later the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC). He was also interim CEO at GNCC and then President and CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. He holds a Bachelor and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Brock University, and he has earned his Certificate in Public Governance from the Institute on Governance.