Catherine Gwynne-Evans

Catherine Gwynne-Evans is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship support and green finance analysis. Currently serving as a Board Member at Phaphama SEDI, Catherine contributes to fostering economic growth through university partnerships in underserved South African communities. As President of Phaphama SEDI, Catherine led initiatives to train student consultants who support local entrepreneurs. A previous role as a Green Finance Analyst at GreenCape involved managing climate finance projects and conducting cost-benefit analyses. Catherine has also interned at organizations such as Cenfri, University Impact, and COVI-ID, focusing on research, impact investing, and government engagement. Catherine holds a BCom Honours in Economics and is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.