WOMEN LEADING CHANGE

This powerful webinar will shine a light on the trailblazing women who are driving transformation across industries, communities and cultures. Women continue to challenge the status quo, break barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Together we will reflect on the journeys our speakers have undertaken, the challenges they still continue to face and the tools they make use of to thrive regardless. This webinar is a space for inspiration, connection and growth.

Join the discussion, “Women Leading Change” as a call to action.

Through meaningful dialogue, lived experiences and insights, we will explore:

• Redefining power and leadership.
• Challenges and bias in professional and personal spaces.
• Building inclusive spaces and mentorship.
• Stories of success and progress.
• Practical strategies for stepping into your own leadership potential and empowerment.

SPEAKERS

Lauren-Lorah Maleka is a Student Experience Coordinator at SACAP by profession.

When Lauren-Lorah is not working she spends her time partnering with grassroot organisations across Africa to create impact and encouraging young professionals to build opportunities for themselves instead of waiting.

Melissa Smith is a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), dedicated to community work and personal development. She currently serves as the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator for the Online Campus at SACAP College.

Melissa has also established her own private practice, with the mission of supporting and uplifting marginalised communities. Her passion for community wellbeing is further reflected in her contributions to her local community newspaper, where she writes wellness articles and in her role as the host of a children’s radio show on Saturdays, aimed at making mental health accessible to all.

Maryam Abrahams is a highly experienced Information Science professional with 26 years in the industry. She holds an Honours Degree in Communication and currently serves as the Head Librarian at SACAP.

Maryam has previously worked at TSiBA Business School and Milpark Education as a Senior Librarian and spent 10 years serving the community through her work at the Alexsan Kopano Educational Trust Library. Her career reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, community empowerment and the promotion of information literacy across diverse educational environments.

Kiara Parsuram is a mental health advocate with a background in Psychology and Communication Science. She holds an Honours Degree in Psychology, majoring in Developmental Psychology and she is currently completing her Master’s in Mental Health and Community Promotion.

Kiara works at SACAP in the Admissions Department and independently, she supports autistic individuals and their families on both a personal and professional level. She is deeply passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and building meaningful, supportive connections.

Ziyanda Khumalo is holds an Honours Degree and is an Academic Student Advisor at SACAP by profession. In her personal capacity, she is an author, an inspirational speaker and MC, as well as an entrepreneur and the founder of BlvckRose Establishment.

This event is a space to honour progress, acknowledge the work that remains and empower all women to keep leading change, together.

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