Board of Management
Dr Maura Lappeman (Chairperson)
Maura Lappeman is a Clinical Psychologist at Khayelitsha Hospital who oversees and co-ordinates psychological services in the greater Khayelitsha area
Bongani Mfikili (Board Member)
Principal of Thembilihle Secondary School, Khayelitsha
Rozanne Hattingh (Board Member)
Leandi de Witt (Board Member)
Mamta Govind (Board Member)
Jaco Nel (Board Treasurer)
Jaco is the Director of NJN Auditing and Consulting Company
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Auditor. He started as Empilweni Board Treasurer on 1st June 2022
Esme Kleinveldt (Board Member)
A Social Worker and a founding staff member of Empilweni. Subsequently worked with other NGO’s, Government Departmenet and tertiaray institutions. Currently working for the Western Cape Department of Education
Prof Roshan Galvaan (Board Member)
Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy and Head of Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Cape Town. A passionate supporter of collaborative practices and research promoting participation, social inclusion and wellbeing.