Gigi brings extensive public sector and NGO experience to our regional board. She has worked for a number of government departments in South Africa the field of; land reform, public service regulations compliance monitoring, municipal performance monitoring and evaluation, government cluster coordination, macro-policy and planning, social development and executive and strategic support services, spanning over 25 years of service.

Margriet Blaauw has worked more than 20 years in (post) conflict situations and in areas affected by disasters world-wide. She was the co-chair of the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) from 2013 -2016, on behalf of War Trauma Foundation.

Dr. Kinoti has over 25 years senior level experience in the international humanitarian development sector, managing programmes targeting children and their families. Dr. Kinoti has previously worked as Programmes Director for ChildFund International (Kenya) and later as a Chief of Party and Project Director of a multimillion dollar USAID project.

Tom Fenn has worked in the OVC and children’s sector for over 25 years. He brings to the REPSSI Board grounded technical expertise and thought leadership in the design and management of large scale programmes targeting children and impoverished communities.

Mr. Fernandes is a Rural Development Specialist that brings over 20years experience to the REPSSI Board. He is a founding Director of Wona Sanana, a respected local NGO in Mozambique.