Nomfundo Walaza is a visionary and compassionate clinical psychologist and human rights activist with 20+ years of experience developing impactful conflict mediation programmes on a global scale. She is currently CEO of the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Her background includes experience in Trauma Management, Peace Building and Resource Mobilization. She received the Women of Distinction Award from the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders at the University of Maryland (USA 2010), was nominated and short-listed for the Woman of Worth Award in recognition of her work in healing and promoting women from all walks of life (Cape Town 2005), and was appointed as Peacemaker in Residence at Marquette University (USA 2010).