Beau-Lee Petersen is a dynamic and passionate youth coordinator from Cape Town, dedicated to empowering young people and community development. Her academic background from the University of the Western Cape, where she majored in Psychology, Ethics, and Politics, provided a strong foundation for understanding the socio-political factors affecting communities.
Her professional expertise is extensive, with a background as a Program Officer at NACOSA, where she managed the quality of the USAID DREAMS program and delivered gender-based violence interventions. She is skilled in program management, monitoring and evaluation, community mobilization, and capacity building. Her practical experience is complemented by formal training, including a certificate in HR Management from CPUT and substance misuse training from UWC.
Beau-Lee is trained in various youth empowerment methodologies, enabling her to effectively engage stakeholders and monitor project progress. Her career is distinguished by a committed focus on HIV/AIDS initiatives, field research, and the planning and implementation of community-based projects, all driven by a genuine belief in the potential of every young person.