Hellen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Kenyatta University and an MBA (Strategic Management) from United States International University. She recently completed a Global CEO course offered in collaboration by Strathmore Business School, Lagos Business School and Yale School of Management. Hellen is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with the Clermont School of Business.

Hellen has wide experience in Strategy, Finance and Audit having previously worked as the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance, Head of Pricing & Revenue Management, as well as Head of Internal Audit at Kenya Airways. Prior to joining Kenya Airways, Hellen has worked at East African Breweries Ltd (Diageo), Ernst & Young and Family Bank. Besides having a busy schedule, she finds time to mentor young women and is currently the Patron of Women at Kenya Airways, spearheading various initiatives that help propel women into leadership.

Hellen is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K)), Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor and holds certification in Control self-assessment. She has a diploma in Airline Management from IATA, certificate in Executive business development from the Gordon Institute of Business Management and is a certified coach and mentor. Besides Kenyatta University and the United States International University, she is an Alumni of Strathmore University, Lagos Business School and Yale School of Management.