Dr Jeanne-Mari Retief

I like pushing boundaries in order to innovate and achieve. I believe I cannot change the status quo if I am not an active participant in driving that change. I am passionate about human rights, especially in the African context. I develop new initiatives but find it more fulfilling to ensure follow-through and continued success of existing initiatives. Practical implementation is where human rights projects often fall apart, and I hope to change this. In my spare time, I am a mom, a wife, an aspiring guitarist and an avid music lover. After all, life needs to be lived!