Advancing Transgender Human Rights
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Effective governance is central to the integrity, sustainability and strategic direction of Gender Dynamix. Our Board of Directors brings together seven professionals with expertise spanning human rights, law, governance, finance, research, communications, organisational development and social impact. Together, they provide strategic oversight, strengthen organisational accountability and contribute a breadth of professional experience to the continued development of GDX.
Dr Bea Camminga (they/them) is an academic, researcher and human rights scholar with extensive international experience in gender, migration and trans rights. Their expertise spans governance, gender studies, public policy, research and organisational strategy, bringing a strong analytical and policy-oriented perspective to the leadership of the GDX Board. As Chairperson, Bea plays a key role in supporting the Board’s governance responsibilities and strategic oversight of the organisation.
Sandile Ndelu (she/her) is a human rights lawyer and feminist advocate with experience across strategic litigation, public policy, feminist philanthropy, international advocacy and movement building. Her professional background brings significant legal, governance and advocacy expertise to the GDX Board, contributing to informed strategic oversight and organisational accountability. As Vice Chairperson, Sandile supports the Board’s leadership and its responsibility for safeguarding the organisation’s mission and governance.
Dumisani Macdonald Dube (he/him) is a communications and advocacy practitioner with more than two decades of experience in human rights, organisational communications, media and community mobilisation. His expertise includes communications strategy, media engagement, community development and fundraising, bringing an important communications and stakeholder perspective to the GDX Board. As Board Secretary, Dumisani holds together the administrative and record-keeping responsibilities to enable the Board to function with intention and accountability.
Thato Hector Pule (she/her) is an actuary and investment specialist with expertise in financial modelling, product pricing, investments, enterprise risk and strategic financial oversight. Her professional experience strengthens the Board’s capacity for responsible financial governance, risk management and long-term organisational sustainability. As Treasurer, Thato contributes specialist financial expertise to the Board’s oversight and governance responsibilities.
Logan Geswindt (she/her) is a Human Resources professional with expertise in recruitment, employee relations, payroll, labour relations, BBBEE and organisational development. Her experience provides the Board with specialist insight into organisational systems, workforce management and institutional development. Logan contributes to the Board’s oversight of organisational effectiveness, governance and sustainable institutional development.
Monica Tabengwa (she/her) is an international human rights lawyer with leadership experience across the United Nations, regional human rights mechanisms and civil society. Her expertise spans governance, international relations, law and programme leadership, bringing a strong regional and international human rights perspective to the Board. Monica’s experience contributes to the Board’s strategic oversight and understanding of the broader legal, institutional and human rights environments in which GDX operates.
Teboho Thamae (they/ them) is a change and social impact specialist, facilitator, musician and events curator with more than ten years of experience across financial services, the arts and civil society. Their expertise includes change management, business development, cultural curation, strategy, risk management, product innovation and stakeholder engagement. This multidisciplinary background brings a valuable perspective to the Board, particularly in relation to organisational transformation, innovation, strategy and social impact.