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Growing up in South Africa I saw first-hand that change is always possible. While studying my BSc and Masters in Geography, my eyes were opened to injustice towards local communities and the natural environment, and I knew that this was where I wanted to work for change. As a University Lecturer, I believe my role is to inspire students to think differently, to question what they have always accepted, and hopefully, to decide to live in such a way that they might make a difference to the world around them. My lecturing experience includes Development Theory, Urban and Rural Development, Local Economic Development, Social and Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Human Settlements.
In addition, my research interests include alternative economics, people-centred development and locally sustainable livelihoods.
In 2012 I completed my PhD in Education for Sustainable Development, following which I joined the Department of Development Studies, Nelson Mandela University, as a lecturer, researcher, supervisor and the Academic Coordinator for the BA Honours Programme in Development Studies. I joined Massey University in July 2019 where I lecture in Development Studies and co-ordinate the Masters in Sustainable Development Goals. I am extremely excited about this new Masters Programme, as I believe these goals are both essential and achievable and I feel privileged to be part of the process of equipping a new generation of leaders to bring about positive change for local communities and their natural environments.
I received my Masters in Geography from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa in socio-economic development. In 2012, I completed my PhD in Education for Sustainable Development, following which I joined the Department of Development Studies, Nelson Mandela University, as a lecturer, researcher, supervisor and the academic coordinator for the Honours in Development Studies programme In 2019, I came to New Zealand where I joined the Development Studies team at Massey University as the programme coordinator of the Masters of Sustainable Development Goals. My research interests include people-entered development, sustainable livelihoods, and education for sustainable development.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Goals
Educations for Sustainable Development
Social Enterprise
Alternative Economics
Resource Development and Management
Field of research codes
Education (130000):
Education not elsewhere classified (139999):
Human Geography (160400):
Human Geography not elsewhere classified (160499):
Other Education (139900):
Studies In Human Society (160000)
Sustainable Development
Education for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Livelihoods
Community Development
Development Theory and Practice
Local Economid Development
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