Ms Amanda Nthati Chembezi

Amanda Nthati Chembezi is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of expertise in civic leadership, strategy, research, consulting, and facilitation with a track record in implementing programmes and stakeholder management. Amanda has worked with global clients based in Europe, the U.S, Africa, and the United Kingdom. She is the Co-Founder of Girls for Girls Botswana, the largest girl’s mentorship non-profit organization in Botswana directly impacting 300 girls and reaching over 3000 youths. Girls for Girls Botswana operates in 4 districts across the country, empowering girls in villages, small towns, and cities to lead by providing them with access to curated professional skills and mentorship. Amanda is also a Network Lead at the African Leadership Academy where she works with over 500 youth across Africa on how to engage in policy-making platforms in their countries. She is a 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow and a 2022 One Young World Scholarship Delegate. In 2015, Amanda was a recipient of the prestigious Botswana St Louis Top 40 under 40 catalyst award for her community engagement in Botswana. She has worked with civil society organizations such as Emang Basadi Women’s Shelter, African Leadership Academy, Change the World Trust and worked in numerous initiatives such as the Africa Climate Action Advocacy Initiative (ACAAI). In 2012, she was recognized as a Moremi Initiative Top 25 under 25 women in Africa promoting the empowerment of women and girls. She holds a Master’s degree in International Development Studies from the University of Portsmouth and a BA (Hons) Degree in Finance from the Botswana Accountancy College. She has a Leadership in Civic Engagement Certificate facilitated by the Presidential Precinct based at William & Mary College and the University of Virginia in the United States of America. In her spare time, Amanda runs an online Podcast called The Tokoloho Talks Podcast where she curates’ conversations about equity, justice and personal liberation. She is interested in pursuing a PhD research programme in the areas of gender, leadership, and decolonization. To learn more about Amanda, you can go to her website: www.amandachembezi.com