Hannah Lindiwe Diaz

Hannah Diaz manages the Executive Education programme and serves as the Lead Learning Designer of the Nelson Mandela School. The Executive Education programme offers senior public leaders and officials as well as national and international actors in the private and non-profit sectors high-level training in various public policy and development areas, shaped by relevant research, leading practice, and a strong focus on practical application. Hannah coordinates teams of experts, practitioners and facilitators to create advanced, engaging and transformative learning experiences (both online and in-person) that address strategic public leadership and core policy knowledge and skills for public sector reform and sustainable development.

Prior to joining the Nelson Mandela School, Hannah worked as a Senior Social Consultant at EOH Coastal & Environmental Services where she undertook and oversaw research relating to the socio-economic impacts of planned change resulting from large development initiatives. Before that Hannah worked at the Public Service Accountability Monitor as a Programme Officer in the Regional Learning Programme, working extensively with a range of civil society organisations (CSOs) to design and deliver a range of training courses focusing on rights-based monitoring and advocacy across South and Southern Africa. 

Hannah holds an MA in Development Studies, specialised in Poverty Studies and Social Policy, from the Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam as well as a PostGraduate Diploma in Educational Technology, from the University of Cape Town.