Alan is passionate about unlocking potential in all people he meets. Having spent more than 20 years in educational leadership positions he believes in the power of learning, but balances this with the systems and structures needed to ensure success. Alan is creative, also having run a business designing and making custom furniture and fittings. Alan has always grappled with the challenges of inequality and redress in South Africa, particularly given its unequal education opportunities. He has worked and consulted with various community organisations and in prisons to try and make a difference. Alan's personal motto is "if we are not growing, we are dieing!".

Zanele matriculated in 2017. During her school career she received a highly recommended certificate from Eskom celebrating her ability as a young scientist.

She chose to pursue a career in nursing and obtained her first certificate towards this dream in 2019 at the order of St John, First Aid Level 3 and Home-based Care Certificate.

She has found strength in adversity and will always find a way to live up to any challenge. She believes that helping people, not only with their physical needs, but with their emotional needs as well is a calling and she wishes to contribute to improving the health care system through action.