LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

A six month leadership curriculum both in South Africa and Washington, DC, supplemented by ongoing alumni opportunities.

COMMUNITY
SERVICE

A core element of SAWIP, expressed through individual and team projects, both in South Africa and
Washington DC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE

Real world experience provided through six week work exposure in prestigious environments in Washington, DC.

 

The South Africa-Washington International Program is helping to inspire, prepare and support South African youth to lead a sustainable democracy with a peaceful and prosperous future for all its citizens.

Boards of Directors

SAWIP has been incorporated as an association not for gain in terms of Section 21 (a company limited by guarantee) in South Africa. SAWIP also has public charity, nontaxable 501(c)(3) status in the United States.

Boards of Directors

South Africa

United States
Harry Calver Johan Broekhuysen (Treasurer)
Brian Currin Frank Cantrel, Jr.
Aubrey Ngcungama Misha Charles
Zukiswa Mqolomba Declan Heery (Secretary)
Reitumetse Benedict Phiri Larry Irving
Dr. Renosi Mokate Alycia Kellman
Peter Rogan Albert Maartens (Vice Chair)
Petrus van Niekerk Sandra Masur

Robert C. Perry

Richard Sergay

Karin Strydom (Chair)

Kevin Sullivan

Carol Wheeler

Honorary Patrons:
Dr. Mamphela Ramphele Congressman Donald Payne (Deceased)
Archbishop Desmond Tutu



Advisory Committees:
Harry Calver (Retired Director Anglo American)
 Simon Barber (Brand South Africa)
Edwina Brooks (University of Cape Town) Len Caldwell (Retired Banking Executive)
Ncedikaya Magopeni (University of the Western Cape) Priscilla Clapp (Retired Diplomat)
Aubrey Ngcongama (Chair) Deborah Droke (South African Airways)
John Scrimgeour (Farmer:Cape Olive Products) Jerry Easom (Syniverse Technologies)
Dr Lesley van Rooi (University of Stellenbosch) Holly Hassett (Retired Lobbyist)

James Mathias (Consultant)

Kerry McKenney (Monument Strategies)

Michael Robertson (General Services Administration)

Elizabeth Sandza (Wilson Elser, LLP)

Lee Schnieder (Flamenco Teacher)

Frank Strasburger (Princeton in Africa)

Mary Anne Sullivan (Hogan Lovells, LLP)

Phillip van Niekerk (Calabar Consulting)

Danielle Walker (US Chamber of Commerce)

Mary Zients (Urban Alliance)


Executive Leadership and Management

SAWIP is managed by its Executive Director, Claire Shoolin in the US. Claire also leads and manages the program in close collaboration with the SA Program Manager, Kim Williams. Overall operational management and program development in South Africa is carried out on a voluntary basis by Sally Currin.

Financial management is a board function, assisted in South Africa by a financial officer, Hilary Moulang. In the US, the Board Treasurer oversees the finances with the Executive Director.

In addition, volunteer Friends of SAWIP and members of both boards are active and engaged in management functions and program implementation.
 



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