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I am an independent feminist gender consultant with 15+ years of experience in gender analysis and research. My focus areas have included gender-based violence, women’s care responsibilities, gender and climate change, LGBTQI+ political inclusion, and women’s representation.
I am also a writer, editor, author, and writing coach through monthly writing workshops. I work with clients across NGOs, government, and international bodies to translate research into policy and practice.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Writer and author at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - PresentWrote and published fiction and non-fiction; writing coach through monthly workshops; contributor to various journals and books.
Independent gender analyst, researcher, writer and editor at Independent consultant
January 1, 2017 - PresentIndependent gender analyst, researcher, writer and editor. Providing consulting services to organizations including Natroceutics, Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, World Bank, and others.
Researcher on women and gender at South African Parliament
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Researched and produced policy analysis on women's rights and gender; supported parliamentary committees and processes.
Independent gender analyst, researcher, writer and editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Independent gender analyst, researcher, writer and editor; clients included Greenpeace Africa, Women’s Legal Centre, Amanitare Sexual Rights Network, and others.
Research coordinator at Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Coordinated research projects; data collection, analysis, and reporting; contributed to policy and program development.
Research intern and parliamentary monitor at Treatment Action Campaign; Impact Consulting; Parliamentary Monitoring Group
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Research intern and parliamentary monitoring role; supported campaigns and policy monitoring.
Writer and author at Self-employed / Independent writer and author
January 1, 2009 - PresentIndependent writer and author engaged in research, writing, and publication activities for various clients and projects since 2009.
Independent gender analyst, researcher, writer and editor at Self-employed / Independent consultant
January 1, 2017 - PresentProvide gender analysis, research, writing, and editing services to multiple clients since 2017, including organizations in gender, development, and policy spaces.
Independent gender analyst, researcher, writer and editor at Independent consultant (clients listed)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Delivered research and editorial services for Greenpeace Africa, Women’s Legal Centre, Amanitare Sexual Rights Network, Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, and other partners.
Research intern and parliamentary monitor at Treatment Action Campaign, Impact Consulting, Parliamentary monitoring group
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Assisted with research tasks and parliamentary monitoring related to health advocacy and policy.
Education
Certificate in Digital Marketing at UCT and Get Smarter
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Practical Copywriting and Proofreading at SA Writers College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Master of Arts in Creative Writing at UCT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Certificate in Features Writing at UCT and Get Smarter
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Master of Arts in Political Studies (Gender) with Distinction at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Arts Honours with Distinction, Political Studies at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Bachelor of Arts, Politics and Philosophy at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Certificate in Digital Marketing at UCT and Get Smarter
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Practical Copywriting and Proofreading at SA Writers College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Master of Arts in Creative Writing at UCT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Certificate in Features Writing at UCT and Get Smarter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Master of Arts in Political Studies (Gender) with Distinction at Rhodes University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Arts Honours with Distinction, Political Studies at Rhodes University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Bachelor of Arts, Politics and Philosophy at Rhodes University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Practical Copywriting and Proofreading
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Certificate in Features Writing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Certificate in Practical Copywriting and Proofreading
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Certificate in Features Writing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
Experience Level
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