Education
MBA: Trinity Western University, Langley, 2023
PhD in Sociology: Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 2015
MA in Development
Economics: NMU, Port Elizabeth, 2011
Certified Project Management Professional
Experience
🔹 Senior Project Management Advisor
BC Public Service –
MSDPR, SSB | May 2024 – Present
Lead strategic planning and execution of high-impact projects for the division
Develop charters, reports, and cost-benefit
analyses for executive-level decision-making
Mentor teams in project management best
practices
Drive process improvement and
cross-ministry collaboration
🔹 National Director / Research Manager / Provincial Program Manager
Child Welfare South
Africa (CWSA), Johannesburg | 2009 – 2022
Directed research, strategy, and operations
across 9 provinces and 164 offices
Led national projects and policy
development for child protection
Produced and reviewed scholarly
publications
Designed marketing and stakeholder
engagement campaigns
Managed HR and budget operations
🔹 Senior
Programs Manager / Program
Associate
Africare, Abuja |
Feb 2005 – May 2009
Oversaw national program operations and reporting
under the direction of the Country Director.
Managed multi-donor projects (World Bank, USAID,
CIDA, MacArthur, Ford Foundation, Global Fund) focused on child protection,
public health, and community development.
Led project planning and evaluations, including
baseline, mid-term, and end-of-project reviews.
Directed policy initiatives on HIV/AIDS, malaria, health systems, and agricultural development.
Teaching & Mentorship (Part-time)
🔹 Academic Support Lecturer
Nelson Mandela
University, Port Elizabeth | 2019 – 2022
Supervised honours-level research students
Delivered lectures in Public Policy and
Development Studies
Supported curriculum development and
assessment
🔹 Program Tutor
Child Welfare
Academy, Johannesburg | 2017 – 2019
Facilitated training in data management and
reporting for auxiliary social workers
Supported learner development and practical
skills application
Skills & Expertise
Academic &
Research:
Student supervision, curriculum development, scholarly publishing
Policy &
Strategy:
Public policy analysis, program design, evaluation
Project Leadership: Strategic planning,
cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement
Tools & Tech: MS Project, academic platforms, data analysis tools
Interests
📚 Reading 🛠 Technology 🚴Cycling 🌍 Eco-sociology 🎨Art & Creativity✈️ Travel ✍Essay Reviewing