My short to mid-term goals are to strengthen my knowledge in the field of Social Development and establish myself as a researcher. In pursuing my professional goals as an academic, a social activist and a community development practitioner, I strive to create new information that will inform policies, contribute to the change of society and eradication of socio-economic ills in society. I am currently engaged as a consultant for X-axis a company that consults on stakeholder engagement plans in Pietermaritzburg.