Executive Director: ICT and Communications

Palesa brings a wide range of expertise and years of experience in administration, finance, youth and women development. She joined the NYDA in 2011, from the National Youth Commission (NYC) where she served as a Manager in Local Government Programme.

Her first position at the NYDA was that of Manager for Lobby and Advocacy. Her role involved assisting and advising municipalities to integrate and mainstream youth development, as well as advocating for the establishment of local youth offices and youth councils.

In July 2012, Palesa was promoted to Senior Manager. During this period, she became more involved with the civil society and public sector and her deliverables included drafting of youth development strategies and policies.

She also assisted municipalities with conceptualization of municipal youth development summits and coordination of young women and youth development programmes.