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Left to right: Alex Eppel, Lerato Kossie, Benny Ott (Intern), Duncan Souchon, Siphele Chirwa, Trevor Johnston, Gillian Wilton, Cindy Jansen, Nokuzola Mnyani, Lerato Kossie Lali Milli, Marian Goodman, Anita Williams, Sherol van der Poll, Marlene Whitehead, Allison Lee, Milly Churchill, Mark Williams, Linda Mtshibe, Allison Brown, Jackie Titus, Wiebke Nedel, Chez Pool Khaya Baba
ABSENT: Mthunzi Funa, Owen Mentoor

Alistar Harris

Operations Manager

His spirit of adventure takes him up mountains as well as on marathons. He is kind, clear, brave and brings a quality of mentoring and leadership to operations and to programmes which makes things feel safe and manageable.

Mthunzi Funo

Programme Manager

Strong, warm and compassionate leader who touches hearts and lives in a positive and lasting way. Trained mountain guide, rites of passage facilitator, and qualified HIV/AIDS educator. Has been with Educo Africa since the beginning.

Trevor Johnston

CEO

Holds advanced qualifications in all aspects of mountaineering instruction and outdoor education, as well as years of experience as a teacher, expedition member and adventure-based educator. Applies strict care to Educo’s staff training, standards and safety management. Also ensures that laughter and fun are daily fare.

Wiebke Nedel

General Manager

Imported from Educo Germany, bringing with her a wealth of experience in outdoor school management and teaching skills. Epitomizes efficiency and quality control with a smile and a zany twist.

Coleridge Daniels

Programme Manager

Qualified guide of Wilderness Rites of Passage / Vision Quest. His passion is the work of deep inner healing, using the Four Shields methodology in the wilderness setting. His presence and reputation in working with youth at risk is legendary.

Allison Brown

Training Coordinator & Course Leader

An import from Educo Canada with over 10 years experience leading Outdoor, educational programmes. She works on courses in all of Educo's different projects, and coordinates the training of staff. Allison holds qualifications as a Wilderness Rites of Passage Guide, Wilderness First Aid Responder, Teacher's Diploma and has an M.Ed.

Cindy Jansen

Development Manager

With an arm around all aspects of marketing, public relations, campaigns and fund generation, her skills and ability for multiple action are combined with a deeply compassionate heart and a dedicated sense of service to humankind.

Sherol van der Poll

Financial Manager

Financial wizard, ballroom dancer and teacher, expert juggler of work and family life, always sunny and smiling.

Nokuzola Mnyani

Logistics Assistant

We mourn the loss of our beloved Nox, who passed away in October 2007. Her rich spirit lives on in Educo and in the hearts of people she has touched, all over the world.

Lerato Kossie

Programme Instructor

A graduate of the Youth Service Programme, he allows his own success story of overcoming challenging circumstances to serve as an inspiration and role model for the youth and adults on his programmes.

Lali Mili

Course Leader

A graduate of the Youth Service Programme; has represented Educo at international youth conferences; brings excellent focused leadership and mentoring skills to courses. His special focus is HIV/AIDS work.

Mark Williams

Course Leader

Mark specializes in the Child and Youth Care field, but is an all-round capable process facilitator, moderator, outdoor guide and energizer. He is equally at home working with youth or adults.

Siphelele Chirwa

Programme Instructor

A graduate of the Youth Service Programme, she brings style and strength to programmes, with special focus on the Sisonke HIV/AIDS work. She carries a compassion and wisdom that belies her youthfulness.

Gillian Wilton

Child and Youth Care Project Coordinator

Brings much experience in youth at risk work; her main focus is the Child and Youth Care Transformation project. Passionate about development, sustainability, spirituality, she networks and connects this work with the broad realities of the sector.

Linda Mtshibe

Programme Instructor

A graduate of the Youth Service Programme, she is a bright and energetic course instructor. Has a love for the outdoors, conservation, youth leadership and sport.

Milly Churchill

Receptionist

A still point in the midst of great activity. Her love of people and nature, as well as her creative artistry, has her covering a wide base and providing a ready listening ear and an efficient assistance to all facets of the organisation.

Anita Williams

Bookkeeper

Anita is the latest asset to the Financial Team – efficient and thorough with figures, she also brings a deep caring for people and community which makes a perfect Educo combination.

Jackie Titus

Basecamp Assistant

Always a welcoming and bubbly person, Jackie keeps a tight ship at Basecamp ensuring its cleanliness and lending a warm homely touch.

Chez Pool

Development Coordinator

Fun loving, a free and creative spirit with a passion for children. Her positive support and energy makes every task light and pleasurable.

Duncan Souchon

Project Coordinator

Duncan is a dynamic, versatile individual. Besides the expertise that he brings to the programmes, he is also a published author and a musician!

Ralph Titus

Basecamp Manager

Another graduate of the Youth Service Programme, Ralph is efficient and is dedicated to upgrading the standards at Basecamp, and covering all aspects of conservation.

Marian Goodman

Founding Director

Sees to the overall organizational management and development, fundraising, human resources, public affairs and corporate work. Has been crafting Educo into a ‘learning organisation’, where people are able to grow and emerge into their fullest potential, understanding natural cycles and life-affirming practices.