Nicole Dunn van Rheede

Nicole Dunn van Rheede has a diverse work experience in research, evaluation, and development roles. Nicole Dunn started their career as a Junior Development Economist at Urban-Econ Eastern Cape in 2012. From there, they moved to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, where they worked as a Development Researcher, focusing on CSI and donor research, analysis, and report writing. In 2015, Nicole joined the National Association of Child Care Workers as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a brief period. Later in the same year, they transitioned to the HSRC, where they held various positions, including Assistant Director: Partnership and Funding Support Officer, Senior Researcher, and currently, Chief Researcher. In addition to their work at the HSRC, Nicole also serves as a Chief Researcher at the Centre for Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators since 2022.

Nicole Dunn van Rheede holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology from the University of Cape Town, which they obtained from 2007 to 2010. In 2011, they completed an Honors degree in Development Studies from the same university. Nicole then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University from 2014 to 2017. Currently, from 2019 to 2023, they are enrolled in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town, working towards a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and Management.