I am driven by a deep sense of purpose to see the world not as it is but what it can be.At my core I am a creative problem solver, finding new ways to tackle seemingly impossible challenges. A visionary leader and natural connector I bring together the right players with complimentary skills to tackle the issue at hand. Hot wiring eco-systems and inspiring teams to connect to their purpose and live into a bigger story brings me great joy.I have built up a multifaceted network of leaders, funders, creatives and entrepreneurs over 25 years, spanning London; the United States, South America and a number of countries in East, West and Southern Africa. I have dedicated my life to socio-economic transformation by starting, building and scaling up sustainable organisations. The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust allows me to tackle the value chain of education systemically and creatively, leveraging our convening power, working collaboratively, catalysing funding and stimulating innovative approaches to unlocking the potential of every child to thrive. We underpin this by supporting the social justice sector to ensure a flourishing democracy and stable society and support arts and culture to build a vibrant thriving society.Achievements:2020 – member of the Grand Challenges Canada Investment Committee2015 – contributed to the book “Own Your Space: The Toolkit for the Working Woman”, published by Pan Macmillan South Africa (authors Nadia Bilchik and Lori Milner)2012 – selected to be portrayed in “Facing a Century” – a collection of 100 portraits of 100 people actively changing the face of the continent2008 – selected as an Inspired Individual by the Tearfund global development organisation2007 – awarded an Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship 2005 – selected to attend Coca-Cola’s global leadership training course in Antarctica, led by Robert Swan2005 – attended the G8 Summit, giving voice to the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa2004 – selected as a Real Hero to carry the Olympic torch in South Africa 2003 – selected as a participant on the Common Purpose leadership development programme