I have been invited as a Speaker for the Concordia Summit. With over a decade of experience bringing together heads of state, leaders of the private and NGO sectors, and new and diversified perspectives to explore tangible solutions to local and global challenges, the Concordia Annual Summit is the largest convening alongside the UN General Assembly. It convenes the top movers and shakers of today’s world to spark dialogue, promote collaboration, and collectively pave the path toward a more… Show more I have been invited as a Speaker for the Concordia Summit. With over a decade of experience bringing together heads of state, leaders of the private and NGO sectors, and new and diversified perspectives to explore tangible solutions to local and global challenges, the Concordia Annual Summit is the largest convening alongside the UN General Assembly. It convenes the top movers and shakers of today’s world to spark dialogue, promote collaboration, and collectively pave the path toward a more equitable, sustainable future. Show less

I have been engaged as an expert Judge to review innovations submitted for the Solve-MIT Horizon Prize. The Horizon Prize, powered by MIT Solve, seeks technology-based solutions that improve the quality of life of people who have been diagnosed with a rare disease. To that end, the Prize seeks solutions that:Optimize holistic care for people with rare diseases—including physical, mental, social, and legal support;Support daily care management for patients and/or their… Show more I have been engaged as an expert Judge to review innovations submitted for the Solve-MIT Horizon Prize. The Horizon Prize, powered by MIT Solve, seeks technology-based solutions that improve the quality of life of people who have been diagnosed with a rare disease. To that end, the Prize seeks solutions that:Optimize holistic care for people with rare diseases—including physical, mental, social, and legal support;Support daily care management for patients and/or their caregivers;Mitigate barriers to accessing medical care after diagnosis which disproportionately affect disinvested communities and historically underrepresented identity groups;Enhance coordination of care and strengthen data sharing between health care professionals, specialty services, and patients;Empower patients with quality information about their conditions to fight stigma associated with rare diseases; andPromote community and connection among rare disease patients and their advocates. Show less

I work with individuals, teams and organisations to move them in the desired direction to reach their goals. Through needs assessment I work with clients to determine the appropriate programmes to meet their needs. I offer workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John Maxwell team proven leadership methods.

The Constituent Committee is composed of IRDiRC members who are Patient advocates across the globe. The Constituent Committees acts as a coordinating body to inform the Consortium Assembly of scientific and programmatic needs following identification of common roadblocks, gaps and priorities, and execute activities specific to the constituency space that will bring IRDiRC closer to its goals.

The Working Group on Research is responsible for feeding RDI’s position on research and steering all research-related activities of the Organisation, by:(a) providing expert opinion on and input on research or topics related to research, produce or endorse existing position papers(b) providing expert opinion and input on policies, projects, campaigns relevant to rare disease research that RDI decides to develop and promote(c) elevating rare disease research to the status of global… Show more The Working Group on Research is responsible for feeding RDI’s position on research and steering all research-related activities of the Organisation, by:(a) providing expert opinion on and input on research or topics related to research, produce or endorse existing position papers(b) providing expert opinion and input on policies, projects, campaigns relevant to rare disease research that RDI decides to develop and promote(c) elevating rare disease research to the status of global public health priority by encouraging and supporting actions through the World Health Organization and the rest of the United Nations system(d) being an active link and developer of partnership with relevant scientific and learned societies(e) highlighting current or potential opportunities for improved and more integrated international collaborations or public-private partnerships amongst research teams, internationally(f) being the reference on Rare Disease Research for the RDI Council and members Show less

Botswana Organisation for Rare Diseases (BORDIS) is a patient advocacy NGO focused on rare diseases in Botswana. It's main goal is to support and advocate for the needs of Rare Disease Patients, their families and carers in Botswana. BORDIS believes that a person with a rare disease has a right to life like all human beings.

I was accountable at an operational level for the planning and management of a best practical controls system covering the full scope of the project by ensuring the following;- development of an integrated controls plan - Set-up of required controls elements to ensure delivery against standards and the objectives as defined in the project charter.- Effective performance of project controls in line with values.- Transparent reporting of progress to stakeholders including… Show more I was accountable at an operational level for the planning and management of a best practical controls system covering the full scope of the project by ensuring the following;- development of an integrated controls plan - Set-up of required controls elements to ensure delivery against standards and the objectives as defined in the project charter.- Effective performance of project controls in line with values.- Transparent reporting of progress to stakeholders including verifiedinput into the dashboard system. Show less

My responsibilities included the following:1. project planning, scoping, scheduling 2. Project management (ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard within agreed specifications).3. management of project risks and benefits4. project resourcing 5. relationship management6. maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful project team.7. reporting project progress

1. Identifying areas of health research, developing research proposals and carry out the required research. 2. Health research regulation (protocol reviews and issuing permits). 3. Policy development and implementation e.g Health Research Agenda, Human Health Research Bill and SOPs for review of Scientific and Socio-behavioural research in Botswana 4. Capacity building for Ethics Review Committees in Botswana 5. management of donor funds 6. Audit lead… Show more 1. Identifying areas of health research, developing research proposals and carry out the required research. 2. Health research regulation (protocol reviews and issuing permits). 3. Policy development and implementation e.g Health Research Agenda, Human Health Research Bill and SOPs for review of Scientific and Socio-behavioural research in Botswana 4. Capacity building for Ethics Review Committees in Botswana 5. management of donor funds 6. Audit lead - Clinical Trials Audits 7. Human Resource Management Show less

1. Identifying areas that require research, drawing up research proposals and carrying out the required research2.Policy development and implementation. 3. Capacity building 4. Focal Point, Okavango Delta Management Plan (ODMP) development and implementation (2005-2008)5. Outsourcing6. Financial management7. Human-Elephant Conflict Project (2005-2008). I introduced the practical use of chilli pepper in Botswana through this project in October 2005.8. National Rhino… Show more 1. Identifying areas that require research, drawing up research proposals and carrying out the required research2.Policy development and implementation. 3. Capacity building 4. Focal Point, Okavango Delta Management Plan (ODMP) development and implementation (2005-2008)5. Outsourcing6. Financial management7. Human-Elephant Conflict Project (2005-2008). I introduced the practical use of chilli pepper in Botswana through this project in October 2005.8. National Rhino Coordinator (2008-2009)9. data base management and Rhino horn stock pile management. 10. Initiated and maintained collaborations with other researchers and institutions (nationally and across borders).11. Human resource Management Show less

taught integrated science at junior school