Systems Thinker | Social Entrepreneur | Advocate for Inclusive Development

About Me

My Story and Expertise

I am a systems thinker, author, and social entrepreneur from Zimbabwe, now based in the United Kingdom, with over 13 years of experience leading transformative development, advocacy, and design-focused initiatives across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
My work bridges architecture, urban design, and systems thinking, exploring how migration, informality, and social justice intersect to shape the built environment and collective wellbeing. As a member of the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) and the British Sociological Association (BSA), I apply interdisciplinary and participatory approaches to address complex humanitarian and urban challenges.
I enrolled with the University of London Institute in Paris in 2022 and later transitioned to Africa Research University, where my doctoral research in Development Studies investigated migration, masculinity, and informal housing within broader global development systems. I am also a Clutton-Brock Scholar at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Architecture and the Martin Centre for Architectural and Urban Studies, where I advance participatory research on inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities.
Over the past decade, I have managed and implemented projects across Africa and at the global level as a consultant and development practitioner, working with a range of international organisations, including UN agencies, ActionAid, CIVICUS, IREX, and Girls Not Brides. My work has focused on youth empowerment, social protection, and inclusive governance, driving community-led impact through innovation and collaboration.
Beyond academia, I am the author of three books that explore identity, transformation, and social change reflecting my belief in the power of storytelling to inspire action. My broader interests engage with climate change, governance, and sustainable development, particularly in urban and rural communities across the Global South.
I continue to collaborate with global partners to co-create equitable, resilient, and community-driven responses to today’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.