Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the Health and Welfare industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, and Management. Strong business development professional with a Master's degree Social Work focused in Community Organization and Advocacy. Holds a Management Diploma from University of the Free State Business School.As strategic leader Elize stays abreast of changes in the environment and of industries needs and developments and over the years, aligned CANSA to absorb the impact of changes. As CEO recalculated the business through the years with new business models to ensure CANSA remains a value adding non-profit organisation by meeting changing needs of ourstakeholders and staying sustainable. Over the last three years, CANSA restructured and re-organised its business model to address challenges and changes triggered by the impact of COVID-19. The persistent poor economic climate in SA affects the ability of businesses and individuals to contribute the same way they did pre COVID-19, however the changes to the CANSA strategy have yielded fruit and we were able to make surpluses in the last three years after COVID. Our service programmes (mission delivery) expanded its reach within poor resourced and disadvantaged communities. CANSA's Black Beneficiary Based Certificate rating is maintained above 80%. Heightened international visibility and stakeholder acknowledgement result in CANSA regularly being invited to join international bodies and coalitions. Ensures CANSA holds itself to the highest standards of ethics and governance, and with strong internal controls. Is committed to the sustainability and ethical conduct of our service offerings to the public, maintaining the highest standards of public trust. Under her leadership CANSA's approach to governance has evolved over the years to the current governance risk-based approach. Ensures governing of technology and information in a way that supports us in setting and achieving our strategic objectives, including the development of organisation specific technology and software that will make us a leader in our field for effective and safe data gathering and application. By adhering to ethical leadership and corporate citizenship, established an ethical culture through effective governance. Building and enhancing the CANSA brand and amplifying the message that CANSA continues to play a vital and leading role as value- adding NPO in cancer-control, stays a high priority.