AFRICAN POTENTIAL - Key Persons
Jenny has been described by those who know her as an incredibly passionate and unstoppable force of nature.
She has an incredible vision for innovation in Africa and the need to drive public private partnerships that create meaningful and sustainable change for socioeconomic development.
Lieve is an incredibly inspiring and motivating women to work with.
She is a founder and founding board member of The Global Fund, advisor to the VODAN-Africa board, and a member of the Africa Public Health Foundation - supporting the Africa CDC,
Job Titles:
- Head of Research & Innovations
- Research Psychology )
Minja is an out of box thinker, with a zest for innovation and a strong advocate for critical evaluation of concepts, processes and systems.
Through her work in clinical and social research, she has applied a pluripotent approach to understanding and solving public health issues.
Job Titles:
- Trustee and Governance Specialist
Nerine has a long history in support the fight for freedom for all in South Africa.
As the longest-acting Head of the Commision for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), she has had and indelible impact upon our country
Job Titles:
- Community Specialist & Board Member
Venice holds a wealth of experience in managing programme implementation.
She has manages complex health projects, including Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision, an HIV and Violence Prevention Programmes in Taverns, as well as one of the first ever adolescent HIV clinics.
Job Titles:
- Trustee and Science Specialist
Glenda is an award winning South African Researcher.
She is the Mother of HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, which she spearheaded at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto, South Africa in the mid 90's.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation at the University of KwaZulu Natal
Mosa is the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Job Titles:
- Paediatritian & Board Member
Ziyaad is one of the most honourable men we have met.
He won the 2021 Integrity Idols award, and has dedicated his time to working in the paediatric ward of the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Engagement & Trustee
Sizwe is one of the most generous and kind human beings we have met.
His ability to bring people together, network seamlessly across sectors, class, privilidge and culture is phenomenal.