The Chege Family
The inspiration behind the Making Waves Foundation
The Chege Family’s Journey
- Founded by Ajali and Lenise Chege and their daughters, Sanaa and Jasmine.
- Inspired by Sanaa’s competitive diving journey.
- Recognizing racial disparities in swimming, diving and other aquatic sport representation.
Expansion to Help More Communities
- Initially focused on Black communities, now includes low-income households & individuals
with disabilities.
Our Expertise
Certifications & Experience
The Chege family brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the foundation, including:
- Water safety instructor certification
- Swim and dive instruction skills
- CPR and basic life support skills
- Advanced cardiac life support skills
- Experience working with special needs populations
- Mentoring
