Our People
We are relevant
We are connected
We have insight
Our team consists of content creators, social media managers and app developers, plus a research network of community-based facilitators who are constantly assessing community knowledge and sentiment and help to distribute our information products. We have developed our own app to track the rollout, monitoring and evaluation of campaigns, ensuring integrity and measurable impact.
Our Team
Chris Vick
Chairman
Chris Vick doesn’t just do communications; he lives and breathes it. With a foot in just about every sector (private, public, and nonprofit), he’s the kind of guy who can write a press release, train a media team, and plot a campaign strategy… all before his morning espresso kicks in.
Back in 2016, he jumped headfirst into the SAVE SA campaign, and he hasn’t looked back since. By 2020 (when the world was busy panic-buying toilet paper) Chris launched COVID Comms, a platform that evolved into the Mobilize Foundation: a powerhouse tackling the social, political, and economic elephants in the room.
In short?
Chris is your go-to guy if you’re trying to make a noise that actually matters. He’s a crisis whisperer, a strategy ninja, and a champion of justice who knows how to turn words into action—especially when South Africa needs it most.
Bomi Bukali
Executive Director: Operations
Bomi Bukali has worn more hats than a fashion week runway, across the faith, hospitality, legal eagle and customer service sectors. She’s even been a globe-trotting flight attendant for seven years (so yes, she really has seen it all)
Now, as the powerhouse Operations Director at Mobilize Agency, Bomi brings her world-class people skills, a sixth sense for systems, and a no-nonsense knack for getting things done. She’s the kind of person who can juggle spreadsheets, calm chaos, and still have time for a great story over coffee.
With a mind always two steps ahead and a heart rooted in purpose, Bomi keeps the Mobilize machine running smoother than a freshly serviced (climate-friendly) car.
David Lydall
Executive Director: Strategy
David Lydall is a strategy guy with a superpower for turning big ideas into bold actions. With over 9 years of navigating the wild worlds of business, government, and civil society, he’s led campaigns that don’t just land… they stick.
Part storyteller, part strategist, and part logistics wiz, David knows how to whip up a game-changing plan, craft content that actually gets read, and launch it into the world like a well-aimed slingshot. He doesn’t just think outside the box, he redesigns the whole box (adds Wi-Fi) and makes sure everyone knows it exists.
At Mobilize, David’s brain is basically a GPS for smart, sharp communication—and he’s got the results to prove it.
Dr Kgaladi Makhafola
Researcher and M&E and PHD in Sociology
Dr Kgaladi Makhafola is a Ph.D. graduate with a master’s in Sociology and a mind that’s as sharp as knife. She’s deep into gender, queer, and women’s studies, with a strong side of Afrocentric feminist philosophy—think academic brilliance with activist flair.
With five years academic experience and two years in the NGO space, Kgaladi is a triple threat: researcher, educator, and advocate. She doesn’t just study social justice—she lives, breathes, and builds it, one footnote and community workshop at a time.
At Mobilize, she brings the receipts—literally. Her work is rooted in rigorous, evidence-based research, ensuring that the push for justice and inclusion is as informed as it is inspired.
Nathan Taylor
Senior Coordinator: Content & Engagements
Nathan Taylor is Mobilize’s go-to engagement guru. A civil society ninja with a knack for building movements and making advocacy feel like a team sport. Whether it’s rallying around social protection or sparking grassroots action, Nathan knows how to get people talking and moving.
Armed with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, he blends brainpower with boots-on-the-ground hustle. As the Engagement Lead, he’s the human glue connecting stakeholders, communities, and campaigns, always with heart, purpose, and the occasional spreadsheet.
From the frontlines of the #PayTheGrants campaign to backroom strategy sessions, Nathan brings passion, precision, and a healthy dose of “let’s make this happen” energy to everything he touches.
Michael Makina
Technical Lead/ Full Stack Developer
Michael Makina has been speaking fluent code since 2017. As Mobilize’s resident tech wiz and Technical Lead, he’s the guy who turns tangled tech ideas into sleek, user-friendly magic.
From web builds to mobile apps, Michael’s got a knack for translating geek-speak into real-world solutions. He thrives on a good challenge, loves clean code like it’s a delicacy, and builds digital platforms that don’t just work… they wow!
Scalable? Check.
Reliable? You bet.
Slightly obsessed with making things better, faster, and cooler? Absolutely.
If it plugs in or logs on, Michael’s probably already optimized it.
Zama Zikhali
Senior Designer
Zama Zikhali is the creative sparkplug every team dreams of: part design genius, part aesthetic alchemist. With six years of experience across advertising, streaming, and TV, she’s crafted visual magic for both global giants and homegrown brands.
From bold concepts to pixel-perfect execution, Zama’s got an eye for detail and a flair for making things POP! At Mobilize, she’s the design dynamo behind the scroll-stopping visuals and campaigns that actually stick.
Whether it’s a brand revamp or a bold new idea, Zama brings the style, the substance, and just the right amount of sparkle to every project.
Nikki Wolmarans
Product Owner Lead – Front End Developer
Nikki Wolmarans is a code-slinging, design-loving tech whiz with over 15 years of experience and a solid five-year marriage to Flutter. She’s the rare unicorn who speaks fluent developer and designer, bringing beauty and brains together on every screen she touches.
With a background in graphic design, Nikki doesn’t just build slick interfaces, she crafts pixel-perfect user experiences that feel as good as they look.
Her code? Clean.
Her vibe? Collaborative.
Her secret weapon? Making tech feel human.
Nthabiseng Chiloane
Podcast Producer
Nthabiseng Chiloane has been telling powerful stories long before algorithms made it trendy. With over a decade behind the mic and in the content trenches, she’s worked her magic on top radio stations and in the fast-paced world of private media.
A seasoned journalist and content producer, Nthabiseng doesn’t just create content, she crafts narratives that matter. Whether it’s for radio waves or digital feeds, her work is all about informing, empowering, and sparking real change.
In short: if there’s a story that needs to be told with heart, impact, and a touch of flair—Nthabiseng’s your point of contact.
Natasha Luttjeboer
Multimedia Specialist
Natasha is a one-woman film crew with nearly a decade in the industry and a talent for wearing all the hats—director, writer, producer, sound guru, editor. You name it, she’s done it.
Her superpower? Story crafting that turns chaos into cinematic gold (with the technical chops to back it up).
At Mobilize, she brings that storyteller’s spark to everything media-related. Off the clock? You’ll find her projects lighting up Netflix or globe-trotting through international film festivals.
Our Board
Chris Vick
Chris Vick is a communications consultant with extensive experience in the private and public sector. He is a former journalist, media trainer, media executive and public servant. Chris has been active in civil society since the formation of the Save SA campaign in 2016 and founded COVID Comms in 2020.
David Lydall
David Lydall is the executive director of COVID Comms and Mobilize and has 7 years’ experience working as a strategy and communication consultant. David has worked on communication campaigns for business, government, civil society and union clients, including content creation and broad distribution.
Raz Arnold
Razaana ‘Raz’ Arnold has worked as a Senior Executive Producer for several leading creative services & broadcast giants. She specializes in; motion picture, advertising, television , entertainment and content development, creation and marketing With two decades of experience in visual communication , she has worked on projects that blended, animation, with live action filming, creating compelling stories and powerful branded content across the film, television, broadcast, digital and advertising industries.
Tracey Lee Miller
Tracey Lee Miller is a senior resource at Zindela Advisory Services specializing in digital marketing, social facilitation, and crisis communication. Proficient in resource mobilization, brand strategy, and reputation management. Known for her cross-functional team leadership and conflict resolution skills. Adept in English and Afrikaans. Connect with her on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile. With a passion for strategy, communication, youth leadership and self-leadership, she seeks to contribute meaningfully to national development. Previous experience includes managing director of Moody and Smith Digital, executive at Private Property and recently, as strategic consulting for BRICS Business Council.
Tessa Dooms
Tessa Dooms is a Director at the Rivonia Circle. The Rivonia Circle is a political think-tank that works to unlock the political agency of communities, using their power to act to create a better future through direct action, civics and electoral politics.
Trained as a Sociologist, development practitioner and political analyst, Tessa started her career in academia. She has worked in diverse sectors including government, NGOs and the private sector, where she did work that aligns the objectives of various institutions and programmes with developmental objectives for the advancement of Africa. She has 15 years’ experience as a development worker, trainer and researcher with expertise on governance, youth development and innovation, and has worked in over 10 African countries. In 2015 she was appointed to the National Planning Commission to advise the President on the implementation of the National Development Plan of South Africa. Tessa is a Trustee of the Kagiso Trust. She holds a Masters of Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Ntsiki Mpulo
Ms Nontsikelelo Mpulo is currently the Director: Communication,Commercialisation and Marketing at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Prior to her appointment at SANBI, she was employed by SECTION27 as Head of Communications.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing Management from the University of Witwatersrand, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Rhodes University and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Witwatersrand.
Ms Mpulo has served in different roles in the Marketing and Communications field from junior management level to executive level.
Ms Mpulo brings a wealth of experience and expertise in marketing, communication, advocacy, community mobilisation and campaign management. She is passionate about the environment, access to healthcare, education and gender equality.