
MEET OUR TEAM
Our Academy is run and managed by a local, multi-lingual team. We represent the diversity of South Africa, have proven business and capacity building skills, and bring a mix of work experience in business and social development.
NIKKI MUNRO
Executive Director
Nikki is a passionate South African with a vision to eradicate unemployment and empower young South Africans.
SIPHOKAZI KWAKWENI
Programme Manager
Siphokazi is passionate about youth development programmes and innovative education that unleashes and launches young talent and potential.
RITA RANK
Student Success Coordinator
Rita enjoys working with the youth and with women to empower them and see how they can bring change and hope to the world.
BONGANI NDUBATA
Programme Coordinator
Bongani is passionate about youth development programmes. He dreams of a South Africa where young people could be empowered and skilled so they are employable.
ZUKANI METSHANE
Programme Coordinator
Zukani believes in investing his knowledge in youth, as he knows that his investment will pay off in the near future.
MARYANNE SANGSTER
Finance Administrator
Maryanne is passionate about people and she loves numbers and good governance. She is committed to making a contribution to the upliftment of previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa.
AKHONA CENGIMBO
Office Assistant
I am very passionate about self development and I strongly believe in the magic inside South African youth as they are a force to be reckoned with. I have shown myself to be very organized and high energy and I bring my unique contribution to the Academy.