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About Embrace

Meet the Team

Julie Mentor

Julie Mentor is the leader of Embrace, the Movement for Mothers. Julie is a maternal rights activist, community-builder, and storyteller. She spends a dedicated portion of her time of her time working with civil society organisations and local government, assisting them to sensitize their work to the complex needs of mothers living in diverse socio-economic communities.

Jacquiline Wadi

Jacquiline Wadi is an operations and events specialist passionate about building systems that center care and connection. With experience across nonprofit, tech, and advocacy spaces, she brings strategic clarity, warmth, and a deep commitment to inclusive, mission-driven work. Based in Cape Town, Jacquiline finds purpose in creating structures that empower teams and celebrate the voices of mothers and communities.

Nonkululeko Mbuli

Nonkululeko Mbuli is the advocacy and communications strategist at Embrace. She began her career in community media and has extensive experience in the development sector, including work in adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights and research. Nonkululeko is an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa and an alumna of the Jamlab Accelerator, an entrepreneurship development programme by the Wits Centre for Journalism for journalists and media innovators in Africa.

Munashe Dzikiti

Munashe Dzikiti graduated from the University of the Western Cape with a bachelor’s degree in law. She has a strong interest in digital advocacy and social impact, particularly with initiatives that support enable women and youth. These passions have driven her to start social enterprises and win accolades like the Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards, EDHE Intervarsity Awards, and more. At UNISA, she is now working toward a master’s degree in Human Rights law.

Mphakiseng Molefe-Daniels

Mphakiseng Molefe-Daniels, Embrace’s network mobiliser, is a dedicated advocate for community development, driven by a profound passion for creating positive change and fostering inclusive, thriving communities. In her spare time, she enjoys gym (specifically aerobics), hiking, and watching soccer.