Nokwanda Mkhize has a BSc in Agronomy and has years of experience in training and facilitating programmes for small-scale farmers and rural communities. In her role as Siyazisiza’s Training Coordinator, she designs, plans, schedules, and oversees the organisation’s trainings, including compiling training materials, sourcing and managing expert trainers, developing and mentoring staff trainers, and overseeing the organisation’s internship programmes. She is a registered training assessor with AgriSETA, the national agricultural sector education and training authority.