Team

Our people

Wakamoso is led by a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to unlocking human potential through data-driven solutions.

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Melani Prinsloo

Founder & CEO

Founder and CEO, Melani is a pioneer in data democratisation and has over 20 years of experience in community-based data solutions. Her work has shaped the foundation of Wakamoso.

Michael Matthews

Tech Lead

Founder leading the design, development and deployment of Wakamoso’s technical infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration with partners and platforms.

Shamima Vawda

Senior Evaluator

Shamima brings a wealth of experience in community development, specialising in stakeholder engagement and impact measurement.

Malusi Mazibuko

Community Development

Attorney and expert in strategic partnerships with decades of experience in civil society engagement.

Nonkululeko Mbalu

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) practitioner, with 15+ years financial services GRC experience.

Malcolm Parker

CFO, Digital Risk Officer

Malcolm Parker (AGA (SA), CISM, CIPP/US) is a seasoned IT risk professional. Drawing on over 25 years of corporate experience, Malcolm was the Chief Risk Officer of the fintech challenger bank Bettr.

Robby Atkinson

Creative Technologies Specialist

Industrial Designer, Digital Experience and Social Media Lead, with exposure to diverse mediums – from crafting immersive 3D visuals and animations to creating innovative concepts for emerging and established brands.

implementing partners

In South Africa, Wakamoso partners with the Centre for Democratising Information (CDI), a not-for-profit organisation founded by Melani Prinsloo. CDI is our strategic partner for rolling out Wakamoso locally, leveraging years of research into community data and impact solutions.

Internationally, Wakamoso aims to collaborate with local organisations in other countries, tailoring the platform to meet specific community needs while adhering to ethical data collection standards. Through these partnerships, we aim to scale Wakamoso across borders, enriching the platform with diverse data sets and insights.

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