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Geci Karuri-Sebina

Director Of The Southern African Node Of The Millennium Project at The Millennium Project

Geci Karuri-Sebina has a diverse and extensive work experience. Geci is currently an Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Governance, a position they have held since July 2017. In 2018, they became an Organizer for the Civic Tech Innovation Network. Prior to that, they were an Associate at the South African Cities Network since May 2011. Additionally, Geci has served as the Director of the Southern African Node of The Millennium Project, an independent non-profit global futures research organization, since 2004. Geci has also held positions as a Research Associate at the Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) and as a Chief Research Manager at the Human Sciences Research Council. Geci has also been involved in policy and research roles at the National Treasury of South Africa, the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), and the UCLA Advanced Policy Institute. Geci served on the Non-Executive Board of the Johannesburg Development Agency from April 2019 to April 2020.

Geci Karuri-Sebina's education history begins with their undergraduate studies at Coe College, where they earned a Bachelor's degree from 1992 to 1996. During this time, they majored in Computer Science and Sociology, while also pursuing a minor in Art & Design.

After completing their Bachelor's degree, Geci went on to pursue a Master's degree at UCLA from 1996 to 2000. Their field of study during this period was focused on Architecture and Urban Design, as well as Urban Planning.

Continuing their academic journey, Geci pursued a PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2011 to 2014. Their area of expertise during their doctoral studies was in the field of Planning and Innovation Studies.

From the provided information, it can be concluded that Geci Karuri-Sebina has a diverse educational background, with degrees spanning several disciplines including Computer Science, Sociology, Architecture, and Urban Planning.

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  • Director Of The Southern African Node Of The Millennium Project

    2004 - present