Our Team

Our People

The practitioners, researchers, facilitators, and advocates who carry the Foundation’s mission into the world every day.

Leadership

Executive Team

The team that leads TheBLV Foundation’s strategy, programmes, and operations.

Executive Director

Executive Director

Provides overall strategic and organisational leadership for TheBLV Foundation. Qualifications include an LLM in International Criminal Law and Transnational Justice, BCom(Law) and LLB.

Programme Director

Programme Director

Oversees the design and delivery of the Foundation’s integrated programme portfolio, including the RISE Institute, SAYTLP, and the governance training suite.

Research Director

Research Director

Leads the Foundation’s policy research and analysis function, managing research partnerships and ensuring all published work meets the highest standards of rigour and relevance.

Programme Team

Programmes & Delivery

The practitioners and facilitators who deliver our work on the ground.

RISE Coordinator

RISE Institute Programme Coordinator

Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the RISE Institute 360° Youth Transformation Programme, including participant support, facilitator management, and monitoring and evaluation.

SAYTLP Coordinator

SAYTLP Trade Leaders Coordinator

Coordinates the South African Young Trade Leaders Programme — managing cohort recruitment, curriculum delivery logistics, bootcamp planning, and alumni engagement.

Lead Facilitator

Lead Dialogue Facilitator

Leads the Foundation’s peacebuilding and social cohesion dialogue processes, bringing expertise in restorative dialogue, trauma-informed facilitation, and community conflict mediation.

Join Our Team

TheBLV Foundation is building a team of passionate, values-aligned practitioners committed to ethical governance and social justice. If you are interested in working with us – as staff, consultant, or fellow – we would love to hear from you.