“The best way to predict the future is to create it”
~ Abraham Lincoln
I create and nurture initiatives to grow through energising and leading new solutions that shift systems.
Ecosystem Innovator: new social ventures
Role Co-founder
Project The Rallying Cry
Fields Women in leadership, Investment, Climate action, Food security, Adaptation
Platform for women’s climate leadership in Africa
The Rallying Cry occupies the spaces between investor silos, identifies and bridges the gaps, and convenes voices for change in global forums like COP. It is both a community of women agribusiness leaders and a platform that amplifies the collective wisdom, empathy and resourcefulness these leaders to inspire and drive climate action. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Traditional leadership models are failing our planet. More of the same will not work.
Role Co-founder
Project Workshop17
Fields Co-working, Social innovation, Entrepreneurship
Technology and Innovation Hub
Workshop17 is a leading hub and co-working environment that accelerates innovation and entrepreneurship for positive social and economic change. It is home to corporate leaders, civil society, events and 240 entrepreneurs. An initiative of the V&A Waterfront.
“Tamsin was the director of Workshop17 and my co-founder. She is an exceptional leader with a contagious passion for humanity and our better future.”
Role Co-founder & Executive Director
Project TheBoardroom Africa
Fields Gender Balance, Leadership, Governance, Recruitment
Gender Balance on Boards
TheBoardroom Africa promotes exceptional female talent to boards across the continent. It has an unparalleled community of 1000 board-ready women across 50 countries. It breaks down barriers to help organisations realise the benefits of increased diversity on boards by accelerating the placement of women board directors.
“Tamsin has been a collaborator with CDC over many years. Her tenacity and dedication to the cause of gender balance on boards led her to co-found TheBoardroom Africa, which is an initiative we are proud to have supported and seen grow. She balances business acumen, determination and an understanding of people that is pivotal to building new, multi-stakeholder initiatives.”
Role Board Trustee
Project TheFlipFlopi Project
Fields Circular economy, Innovation hub
Protecting our Oceans
The Flipflopi Project envisages a world without single use plastic. Through expeditions of the first sailing dhow built entirely from recycled plastic and innovation hubs in key coastal areas, The Flipflopi Project showcases the viability of a circular economy and builds momentum for an African plastic revolution.
“Tamsin brought a suite of skills and expertise that have been critical to our evolution. Without her experience on our board we would not be where we are today. And, importantly, Tamsin is an enthusiast... positive vibes really do matter, and she has them in spades.”
Role Non-Executive Director
Project Cape Town Science Centre
Field Science, Technology & Education
Science Education for All
The Cape Town Science Centre is the leading not-for-profit science centre in Cape Town serving young learners across Africa for over 20 years. With over 250 interactive exhibits, it offers a range of non-classroom initiatives to improve the quality of science (STEAM) understanding and literacy for all young people.
“Tamsin’s fresh insights and global strategy experience added an important dimension to decision making our Board. Her contributions were often innovative, always insightful and highly valued.”
Role Advisory Board Member & initiator Women in Leadership Network
Project The Conduit
Field Members club & Social innovation
Networks of World-Class Leaders
The Conduit is a London-based private members club that gathers changemakers to solve real-world issues. The 3,500 members are working to change the world as world-class entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, business leaders, academics, policymakers, leading NGOs and mission-aligned CEOs, bringing together knowledge, capital and ideas for sustained positive impact.
“Tamsin brings extensive experience in creating communities that back new ideas and enhance the human experience of leaders to our Advisory Board. She has hosted dinners of 15 to 200 women in leadership representing world-class investors, academics, journalists, and mission aligned CEOs. Her focus on presence is one of the most powerful traits for leaders and one we need more of today.”