Simnikiwe is driven by a passion for wellbeing and holistic community development. She is the Project Officer for the Youth Innovation Portfolio at the Bertha Centre. She is a Registered Wellness Counsellor and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling and Psychology, and a PGDip in Management Practice. She’s facilitated psychosocial support programmes in local schools. She has over a decade of experience working in innovative programme approaches, supporting social entrepreneurs through the Impact Venture Incubation Programme and the Changemakers Youth programme.