Edward Keenan Jacobs

Edward Keenan Jacobs is an experienced professional currently serving as an Associate Programme Manager at The Mandela Rhodes Foundation, where responsibilities include supporting the development and delivery of the Flagship Leadership Development Programme. Previously held roles include Programme Officer at the same foundation and Advocacy and Empowerment Junior Manager at Justice Desk Africa, where advocacy strategies were developed for policy prioritization. Edward is an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellow since 2020, supporting promising entrepreneurs. Additional experience includes youth mentorship, research assistance at the University of Cape Town, and engagement in human rights education with Amnesty International. Edward holds a Master's degree in voter behavior, an Honours degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Law, all from Stellenbosch University.