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Roxanne Willemse

South Africa & University of Cape Town, 2025

Roxanne holds a BSc in Environmental Science from Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.

She is pursuing her BSc Honours in Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape Town.

Through her studies, she has developed a commitment towards supporting meaningful connections between people and their environment, specifically with the use of geospatial analysis as a tool to inform and accelerate progress across Africa.

From being a Golden Key Member and chairing the Madibaz Debate Union, to managing community theatre productions, she loves engaging across analytical and creative pursuits. Since 2022, Roxanne has been actively involved in competitive debating as both a judge and a coach, where she has been committed to improving critical thinking and communication skills around real-world issues being faced across the globe.

Her goal is to uplift and encourage positive transformation in her community.

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