FOUNDERS & DIRECTORS

Founders of The Umvoto Foundation

Rowena Hay_ The Umvoto Foundation Founder

Paula Hay

Paula Hay is a community planner and facilitator dedicated to working with Indigenous and local communities....

Dylan Blake

Dylan Blake is an Associate and Principal Geologist at Umvoto Africa, where he has worked since...

Board of Directors

Our Board is a team of diverse and dedicated individuals who steer our organization towards a sustainable future. Our Board takes a cooperative and holistic approach to problem-solving. They draw on their technical expertise, broad network, and sound and ethical governance, financial and management policies to ensure that we have adequate resources to advance our vision.

Dorcas Malefeste

Dorcas Malefetse is the Managing Director of Thatego Holdings, a Soweto-born company specializing in landscaping, land rehabilitation and mining, sports...