Selected as a 2026 Max Thabiso Edkins Youth Ambassador after a highly competitive global application process involving over 7,600 applicants. This recognition reflects a commitment to youth leadership, impact, and advancing sustainable development initiatives.
As an MSJ Ambassador, I serve as a passionate advocate for science, sharing personal experiences and insights to inspire the next generation of scientists. Through the platform of My Science Journey, I support a vibrant community of learners by communicating real-world STEM stories, connecting with peers and mentors, and helping to foster curiosity, confidence, and opportunity in science.
As ambassadors, we serve as points of contact for other students interested in learning more about the Alliance and its programs. The program aims to promote the values of the Arqus Alliance and engage with other students, staff, and members of local communities.
I manage communications for the UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN), a global platform of 1900 young groundwater professionals advocating for sustainability and youth representation at international summits.
As part of a 10-member communications team, we provide information sharing, youth opportunities, and quarterly newsletters for GWYN members.
Mentored young water professionals through the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) mentoring program.
Since 2022, I have represented the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) organisation on the Steering Committee of the GWYN. RWSN comprises over 15,000 individual members and 100 member organizations dedicated to enhancing access to drinking water in rural areas worldwide.
As a steering committee member of GWYN, I represent the network in multiple youth and scientific activities. We hold monthly meetings, plan the strategic vision of the network, and implement it. Between 2022 and 2024, I was also the Africa regional lead for the network, where I aimed to create awareness of the importance of groundwater in our regional areas. As a young rapporteur and moderator for a session and side event, respectively, during the UN Groundwater Summit 2022.
Provides scholarship and fellowship application guidance to university students and young professionals willing to find a scholarship.
Teaches basic chemistry to more than 600 students preparing for entry into professional schools.
STEM Mentor: Mentored High School Science students and university students for scholarship applications.
GIS Trainer (2021); Trained environmental engineering students on the use of GIS tools.
Communications Manager (2018): planned and managed the communication of the club within the university.
Organised environmental conferences to create awareness within the university.
