Edith’s work and calling are in research and development and using research and evidence to unlock potential and develop tools that support and facilitate systems of change. Edith has been working to assist various organisations in their journey to create a positive impact on the environments (people and climate) they operate in.

Edith completed her formal education, with a Master’s in Biotechnology at Rhodes University and for the past 5 years has been working as a researcher and facilitator across numerous sectors, including NGO (local and international), Teaching and training (education), corporate (financial services) and enterprise development. It is the unlikely combination of these career experiences that enables me to bring a unique and powerful approach to traditional and bespoke research, analysis and advisory.

Edith’s mission is to unlock potential – in organisations and individuals – through reconnecting people to meaning, purpose and agency, and to each other.

Marsé completed her degree in Accounting, as well as her Postgraduate Certificate in Education, at Stellenbosch University, thereby combining her passions. She leverages her experience in education and languages with her unique expertise in accounting and mathematics.

Marsé is very adaptable and has explored a diverse range of work experiences and contexts to inform a unique perspective on the world. These work experiences always have people and social impact at the centre. She has been involved in various different projects across the impact management and measurement space, through which the main goal is optimization and maximization of positive impact.

Marsé is a self-motivated, hardworking and professional person with a passion for helping people reach their full potential.

Laila is an aspiring changemaker aiming to empower youth to take up space through conversations and actions centred on shaping a more socio-economic inclusive South Africa. She is pursuing a double major in International Relations and Economics at Connecticut College, USA. Her passion for grassroots development was sparked during her student years at the African Leadership Academy. She is a firm believer in the power of education in moulding young minds and is currently conducting research on decolonizing the mind.

Laila is excited to be interning at Relativ and deepening her knowledge of conscious capitalism and social entrepreneurship.

Nicole has a drive for having a positive influence on people and planet. From a young age, she developed a love towards the environment and carried that across into her studies. She completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development at Stellenbosch University. She has a particular interest in climate change and corporate social responsibility. These interests promoted a specific focus towards integrating sustainable principles within the business realm to help mitigate climate change impact.

Nicole cares deeply about these passions and strives for creating a difference, which has led to her becoming a strong, determined individual. As a creative person, this has helped her to think critically and creatively when it comes to problem-solving. She takes a special interest in learning from the people around her and looks to absorb that knowledge along with her skills to help contribute towards her work.

Jessica completed her bachelors and honours in Finance and Accounting at the University of Cape Town. While attending the university she ran an outreach mathematics programme which sparked her passion for helping our community and the incredible people that form part of it.

Over the past years Jessica has combined her passions through teaching Investment finance, whilst working as a financial analyst. Both of these roles have given her the skills and knowledge to become a hardworking and dedicated professional. Teaching has taught her the patience and determination she needs to conquer new challenges.

Jordan is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Sustainability at McGill University. While at McGill, Jordan has developed a passion for finding new ways to create and deliver impact for all stakeholders. Here, he has explored the potential of social entrepreneurship to create meaningful impact through businesses and NPOs. 

Over the last few years, Jordan has applied his knowledge on consulting projects for NPOs, and most recently in impact investing. As a member of Montreal’s first student-led impact investing fund, Jordan gained experience in the full investment process from venture identification to due diligence and investor engagement. Jordan also has experience in business development with early stage start-ups.

Kim Glazebrook grew up in Hicks Bay, East Coast, and now lives in the Hawkes Bay. Kim has a PhD from the University of Auckland in Maori Studies. Her thesis explored contemporary Maori political representation in central and local government in New Zealand. Kim has worked at the Waitangi Tribunal Unit (Ministry of Justice) as a commissioned researcher and as an inquiry facilitator. Most recently, Kim has owned and operated hospitality businesses with her husband. 

Sophia completed her honours degree in BCom Tourism management and hospitality at the University of Pretoria.  After working a year in Mozambique on an off-the-grid hotel, Sophia decided to complete a postgraduate certificate in Ecotourism to complement her tourism degree.  She has a particular interest in sustainable initiatives for tourism and tries to focus her efforts in promoting these principles within her industry.

Sophia has spent the better part of a decade traveling to different parts of the world, integrating with a variety of people, cultures and traditions and gaining an enlightened outlook on the world and humanity.  Her recent move to New Zealand has allowed her the opportunity to re-enter both the education and tourism industries, earning her a diverse set of skills, like patience, creativity, an ability to work under pressure, operational and excellence management and event coordination.  Connecting with people on a personal level is her forte and she uses this innate ability to build and develop strong relationships wherever she goes.  Sophia loves a challenge and is determined to use her skills to help see a positive change in our current linear ‘throwaway’  economy.

Simon completed his undergrad in BA Law at Stellenbosch University, where he is currently finishing up his final year of postgrad law (LLB). He uses his farming background and legal knowledge to complete tasks with a practical and adaptive mindset.

Simon’s studies have centred around environmental and property law. He has worked on farms his whole life and has also been involved in marine projects, finding shipwrecks along the coasts of South Africa.

Simon is hard working, creative and passionate about making a real difference in the world as well as fighting for change.

Caris has always held a deep curiosity for the connection between human psychological dimensions and the world’s socio-ecological environment. After completing a Bachelor’s of Social Science in Psychology, Organisational Psychology, and Environmental Science, she went on the achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development, and is currently perusing her Masters Degree in Sustainable Development, alongside her work commitments. 

 Caris is a strategic thinker with a determined pursuit for positive change. She views the complexity of the world’s sustainability challenges is an opportunity for innovation and creative problem-solving. Caris holds the belief that she is life’s eternal student, and remains open to every learning opportunity, with the ultimate goal of becoming her utmost valuable to the future of our earth and society. 

Frances has completed her degree in English and Organisation Psychology, at Rhodes University, as well as her Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development, at Stellenbosch University. She is skilled in human relations, strategic communication and partnerships with a focus on projects that centre sustainability. 

 Frances has built up skills by exploring a diverse range of work experiences process event management, research, consultancy and communications. A central focus has been the positive impact that organisations can have on social systems and the planet. Her value-based approach across the work she does has motivated her to work hard and build strategic partnerships that can have the greatest, positive impact.  She is hardworking, adaptive and self-motivated with a passion for people and the planet. 

His client engagements include executive level negotiation and project completion with enterprises, SMEs, government and civil society organisations. He has played a role in key stages of the tech business lifecycle from startup through scaling growth in the finance, property, marketing and media sectors. Colin has focussed his career on serving organisations with one common feature – clear intent to create positive social and/or environmental impact.

He has contributed to a variety of industry and media reviews and presented at conferences across the world on investment, analytics, fundraising, and strategic communications and the perspectives they bring to business and social systems.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa, a member of the South African Institute of Fundraisers, and serves on the boards of a number of for-purpose organisations.

Gabrielle completed her formal education, which culminated in a Master of Philosophy in Development Studies, at the University of Cape Town. Gabrielle has since played leading roles in a number of pioneering organisations and projects primarily operating in Southern Africa.

Gabrielle’s work has included areas such as research and analysis; government policy co-creation and design; development of impact management and measurement processes and practices (from theory of change to impact reporting and learning); impact assessment and due diligence of social and impact investments (including a number of evaluations of Jobs Fund investments); deployment and management of impact capital; strategic and product development and planning; and guest lecturing on Masters and Executive education courses.

Sarah studied fundraising management and international development, and has been involved with many organizations, both local and international, in Canada and across Southern Africa.

She has experience in multiple levels and areas of social sector management – fundraising, communications, project development, and staff development. Her fundraising expertise includes corporate partnerships, major gift solicitation, direct marketing, grant writing, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

Sarah has worked with funders from all over the world, and she is dedicated to advancing creative approaches to development through sustainable resource mobilisation and community-led partnerships.

Damon is a purpose-driven social entrepreneur with an interest in creating positive change. He is resourceful, passionate, and has the ability to speak to a diverse audience through original content, storytelling, and experiences.