Michelle Bolognesi

I have recently completed my honours in psychology (cum laude) after: having worked as a financial consultant at a fintech startup, completed an honours degree in philosophy (cum laude), as well as managed a guest farm and coordinated an NPO.

I also have experience working as a volunteer at a psychiatric hospital, and am passionate about mental health and transforming access to psychological services for all South Africans.

I have research experience, as well as teaching experience, and am devoted to the pursuit of novel insights and contributions to existing knowledge.

My recent professionak experience includes project coordination at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.

I also have experience working in the financial advisory sector.

I have acquired skills in leadership and project management during my time as a farm manager in Knysna, where I also led an NGO which was established to support young learners in the previously disadvantaged community neighbouring the farm.

My education includes

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology (cum laude);

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy (cum laude);

and Bachelor of Arts (Humanities).