Our Team is  the best.

KELLY WILLIAM

founder

Kelly William is a Development Specialist with a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Sussex (UK), earned through the esteemed Chevening Scholarship. Her academic foundation is further complemented by a BCom Honors Degree in Marketing, achieved with distinction. She is currently reading for a Master of Science in Economic Policy with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS – University of London).  
Appointed by The President of South Africa on the recommendation of Parliament, she has the honor to serve as the Executive Deputy Chairperson of The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). In this pivotal role, she spearheaded investments and led special projects aimed at fostering transformation and socio-economic inclusion among young people. Her professional journey began in the Financial Sector, where she perfected her skills at reputable institutions such as Standard Bank and Sanlam. With nearly a decade of experience in Governance, her track record is characterized by significant contributions to various sectors. 

JON WILIS

CO-FOUNDER

Jon holds a Degree in Law and Political Science, an Honours Degree in International Relations and a Post Graduate in Finance, Investment Banking and Management from the University of KwaZulu Natal. He is currently studying towards LLB Degree.  
He is also a certified director; a designation obtained from the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IODSA) and has served on the board of directors of KZN Nature Conservation commonly known as Ezemvelo Wildlife as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Commercial Services Committee and Chairperson of the Finance and Governance Committee.  

Within the NYDA, Jon’s additional role includes that of a member of the Investment Committee, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Chairperson of the ICT Steering Committee.

WINNEY FRONZER

CEO

CEO, Founder and Head of Product of a tech startup based in Cape Town, South Africa. She started her company, DigsConnect.com, as an undergraduate student at the University of Cape Town 4 years ago. Her tech startup is now the largest student housing platform on the African continent, helping students across the continent find safe and affordable student accommodation. She has raised record setting venture capital investments, including the largest seed round investment for a female founder in South Africa.  
Winney holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cape Town. She is a Board Director for the National Youth Development Agency, as well as for the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative. Alexandria is a member of Mensa, and she is pursuing her private pilot’s licence. She has a book deal with NB Publishers and is writing a book about tech startups in South Africa.  

Ali Mustafa

Vice president

Luna Miller

developer

Luna began her activism whilst pursuing her qualification wherein she participated in the life of Youth Organisations. She later continued with her activism in the political space where she served across various leadership structures. She completed her BA Politics qualification in 2012, and later pursued her Honours qualification in Politics.  
Over the years, she has obtained additional qualifications, which are the following: 
• Certificate in Evidence-Based Policy Making and Implementation at the Nelson School of Government at the University of Cape Town;
• Certificate in Policy Research Training at the University of Stellenbosch; and Her activism in politics saw her participating in the 2015 #FeesMustFall movement, where she later contributed a chapter in a published book titled ‘We Are No Longer At Ease: The Struggle for #FeesMustFall’. She later relocated to Cape Town to join the ANC Parliamentary Caucus where she worked as a Researcher.

PENELOPE Oliver 

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR