Meekness Lunga is a results-oriented leader with 15 years of experience in programme and portfolio management, including eight years working for international organisations such as the Council for International Education Exchange (CIEE) and the British Council. She has a proven track record in fostering cross-sector partnerships and leading the design and implementation of impactful higher education programmes.

Meekness has worked across diverse thematic areas, including access to higher education, student support, youth employability, enterprise development, gender equality, and research capacity strengthening. Among her career achievements is the successful design and delivery of flagship higher education and science programmes in South Africa and across Sub-Saharan Africa at the British Council.

She completed her MBA specialising in Leading International Organisations at Stellenbosch University Business School with a Cum Laude. Meekness also holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Programme Evaluation from the University of Cape Town. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment and is actively involved in mentoring young women and girls through a global network called Girls for Girls.

Meekness is committed to catalysing systemic transformation and innovation in higher education across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as creating opportunities that unlock the potential of African youth.