In 2005, I joined SANBS as a DCO on the MIDWIT branch's mobile team, later becoming Clinic Supervisor for a new clinic that my team and I built from the ground up. I also pursued my HR diploma and later joined the Learning & Development department as an L&D practitioner, which led to obtaining a certificate in Occupationally Directed Education, Training, and Development, funded by SANBS. I eventually advanced to becoming a manager of L&D Technical 1and achieved dual registration with both SANC and HPCSA. I also enhanced my change management expertise by becoming a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner.

I collaborated on significant projects, such as developing a short course on Patient Blood Management with the University of the Free State.

I had the privilege of being seconded into the role of L&D Senior Manager, marking a significant learning curve, and I'm deeply grateful to SANBS for the incredible opportunities and growth I've experienced.

Navigating donor collection targets and lockdown challenges transformed into opportunities, pushing me to innovate, meet goals, and keep the L&D department adaptable during the pandemic. Managing a virtual team, unfamiliar with online training, prompted resourceful solutions like using YouTube and receiving valuable leadership coaching.

SANBS recognised my potential and invested in my development. Various short courses, including HIRA, GLP, GMP, Udemy, Game Changer, Supervisory Development, and Wits Digital, all contributed to my career growth, and I seized every opportunity presented.