Nathalie has two Masters degrees: an MPhil: Development Finance (University of Stellenbosch Business School, 2016) and a Masters in Development Studies (University of the Free State, 2011). She has been entrenched in the development sector for the past 18 years. She comes from the public sector, having worked with and for the National Treasury and Presidency. She has worked in various capacities in the conflict and governance sectors and education, health and justice clusters, enforcing South Africa’s shift towards the adoption of evidence-based policy-making and evaluation. Nathalie’s strengths lie in strategic thinking and a hands-on leadership style. Her vision for JET is to leverage the value chain to enforce and support applied learning; targeted, catalytic and innovative educational investments with diverse and active partners; and measurable development outcomes. She has a reputation for setting the bar high, focusing on impact and building trust within her organisation.
