2002
Education
2005
My Early Beginnings
From the vibrant halls of the University of Cape Town, my journey in data-driven change began. A BSc in Biochemistry & Biotechnology, followed by honors in Pharmacology and a master's in Public Health, laid the foundation for my mission to empower through knowledge and innovation.
Early Career
Igniting Change through Data
Within the heartbeats of South Africa's health sector,
I embarked on a transformative path as a Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator, later advising on national monitoring strategies. My passion for data as a catalyst for change took form, guiding public health advancements and strategic development.
2008
2011
Entrepreneurship
Building Bridges with Data
My entrepreneurial spirit took flight with Data Innovator, pioneering data-driven solutions for impact. I embraced leadership roles, engaging global audiences with insights on tech-enabled M&E, fostering a community of practice to advance responsible data governance in Africa.
2015
Keynote Speaker
A Voice for Data-Led Development
As a keynote speaker at the MERLTech Conference in Washington DC, I championed the integration of big data in evaluation, spotlighting its potential to innovate and enhance the development sector's decision-making processes.
2017
Board Member
2019
Shaping M&E Leadership
During my tenure as a board member of the South African M&E Association, I was instrumental in steering the M&E profession towards greater heights, advocating for robust evaluation practices to enhance accountability and effectiveness within South Africa's development landscape.
2023
Strategic Partnership
Collaboration for Impact
In a notable partnership with the Analytics unit of New Leaders in 2019, I fused strategic advisory with actionable analytics, amplifying our collective capability to drive sustainable change and strengthen data-driven decision-making in the public sector.