Co-CEO, Makers Valley Partnership

Noluthando Mdayi is a storyteller and social innovator based in Johannesburg. As Co-CEO of Makers Valley Partnership, she drives inclusive, community-centered programs in entrepreneurship, education, and environmental sustainability. Her work focuses on building safe, empowering spaces for women and girls to thrive. Noluthando holds a degree in Journalism, is a GIBS Nexus Leadership Programme graduate, and a Sunshine Cinema ambassador. She is passionate about creating community impact and using innovative approaches to grassroots development.

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