I am a non-profit director, strategist, and governance specialist with a background in law. I am an admitted, practising advocate. My training enables me to navigate and simplify complex systems, bringing clarity to governance, compliance, and organisational change. My core strength is drafting — from policies and contracts to board frameworks and organisational narratives — turning complexity into structures that support accountability and trust.
I build systems that are both rigorous and understandable: aligned to legal and regulatory standards while grounded in everyday practice. I have authored governance handbooks, supported boards on compliance and child protection, and guided organisations through transitions where clarity and integrity were essential.
I bring intellectual rigour, an instinct for structure, and leadership that is collaborative and care-driven. My work is guided by truth rather than perfection, creating organisations that are resilient, transparent, and able to serve with consistency and integrity.
I am also available as a contractor, offering services that range from drafting policies, proposals, and strategic documents to website and WordPress development, governance and change management support, communications, training, and organisational streamlining. My approach is adaptable: whether the task is technical, creative, or structural, I focus on delivering clarity, coherence, and sustainable solutions.
WHAT I DO
Governance & Legal Services
Governance doesn’t have to be a cage. Done well, it’s the scaffolding that lets an organisation grow with integrity.
Narrative & Communication
Writing & Creative Work
WHAT I'VE DONE
Chief Executive Officer
i-MED Africa
Legal and Strategic Governance Lead
Grootbos Foundation
Project Specialist
Flower Valley Conservation Trust
Legal Intern
South African Police Service
Candidate Attorney
Muller Voigt Attorneys
Language Consultant
MPC
Co-Owner
Fishies Takeaways
Teacher
Northcliff House College
Chief Executive Officer – i-MED Africa
Assumed executive leadership to drive structural change. Introduced community and trauma informed programming, developed tiered financial models for adaptive delivery, and built a reflective team culture. Facilitated governance collaboration with i-MED Vision and authored practical handbooks.
CloseLegal and Strategic Governance Lead – Grootbos Foundation
Developed a comprehensive board charter that doubled as a training tool, refined compliance and risk protocols, and aligned programme and financial reporting to strengthen donor confidence.
CloseProject Specialist – Flower Valley Conservation Trust
Supported ethical wind down and strategic repositioning. Led governance reform, narrative alignment, and ECD compliance work for the Department of Social Development.
CloseLegal Officer – South African Police Service
Worked on misconduct investigations, defended civil claims, provided real time legal and policy advice, and improved internal accountability systems.
CloseCandidate Attorney – Muller Voigt Attorneys
Researched civil matters, assisted in client representation, and drafted legal memoranda. Coordinated with assessors, tracers, opposing counsel, and sheriffs’ offices to advance cases.
CloseLanguage Consultant – MPC
Taught English as a foreign language in an online forum, facilitating learning and communication for diverse participants.
CloseCo-Owner – Fishies Takeaways
Founded and ran a successful coastal takeaway business, overseeing daily operations, profitability, and growth. Managed scale-up, staff, and customer service to sustain six years of steady performance.
CloseTeacher – Northcliff House College
Led classroom instruction in life, natural, and social sciences for grades 4–6. Designed engaging lessons and supported student development.
CloseWHAT I'VE LEARNED
