Team

Elvira Teixeira Dias

Elvira Teixeira Dias is a digital marketing and communication specialist with over 3 years of experience in the social enterprise sector. Known for her ability to create compelling content that drives both conversions and community engagement, Elvira combines creativity with data-driven insights to deliver impactful campaigns.

Originally from Mozambique and raised in South Africa, Elvira’s career began with a passion for science. However, a social media assistant role ignited her interest in digital marketing. Outside of work, she enjoys collecting digital paintings and believes in the saying, “If you look good, you feel good.” Elvira is also a spiritual, easy-going individual with a flair for dressing up. She is enthusiastic about contributing to an organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in society.

Rebecca Dray

Originally from the UK, Rebecca has been developing social enterprise businesses since 2005. Most recently she is Executive Director for Purchasing with Purpose, a network of networks in the United States, supporting businesses, government and other institutional buyers to purchase their everyday goods and services from verified social enterprise sellers.

Helen Harvey

Gerry Higgins

Kasia Kotlarska

Kasia is a passionate marketer and designer with over seven years of experience working in the social enterprise and charity sectors. She’s determined to use her skills to help create a fairer society. Kasia is very excited about working with SEWF as it’s where she can achieve those goals. In her day-to-day, she helps us deliver engaging content to our audiences and promote the events.

Nthabi Modjadji

Nthabi Modjadji is a social justice activist, intersectional feminist and Rhodes University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political and International Studies. She co-founded the Breaking Down Borders Africa (BDBA) Initiative in 2016, a pan-African youth engagement and social justice programme that has connected youth from over 60 African states and the diaspora. Before joining the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), Nthabi was the Programmes Manager/Administrator at BDBA. Nthabi has received several accolades, including the Sunday World Unsung Heroes Award and participation in the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership and the World Youth Forum.

Mirabelle Morah

Fascinated by the power of digital media and storytelling, Mirabelle Morah is the Founder of BlankPaperz Media and also the Community & Communications Manager at the Social Enterprise World Forum. Through BlankPaperz, Mirabelle and her team began Z’axis Magazine to encourage young, African social entrepreneurs in 2020. And in 2021, also started the BlankPaperz GC Fund to support the education-based needs of individuals and organisations in Nigeria. So far, 4 organisations and 6 individuals have benefited from the funds in support of school tuition and training fees.

Eadie Pfahlert

Eadie has recently joined the SEWF team as a Policy Assistant intern, concentrating on advocating for rural social enterprise and expanding SEWF’s Resource Library. Growing up in a rural Australian community has provided her with a unique perspective, complemented by over six years of volunteering with a community outdoor education organisation and active participation in the 2022 Rural Gathering. Eadie is dedicated to pragmatically supporting the prosperity of rural communities through social enterprise.

Hina West

Hina brings a wealth of experience in sustainability and social impact, having previously worked on numerous successful initiatives within the social enterprise space including WWF’s Nature Pays, along with time at Oxfam and International Rescue Committee catalysing positive impact for both people and planet.