About
Nthatisi Quella is the Office Director at the Harvard University Center for African Studies Africa Office in Johannesburg, South Africa. She oversees the Africa Office's operations and supports strategic initiatives that advance education, research, and leadership development across the continent. With extensive experience in education, teacher development, governance, and programme management across Lesotho and South Africa, Nthatisi is passionate about expanding educational opportunities and empowering the next generation of African leaders.
Biography
Nthatisi Quella is the Office Director at the Harvard University Center for African Studies Africa Office in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Africa Office and works closely with the Faculty Director and Executive Director to implement its strategic and programmatic agenda. With a distinguished career spanning education, leadership, governance, and programme management, she has taught in both rural and urban schools in Lesotho and has held leadership roles in teacher development, education management, and governance across South Africa. She has also served as a consultant for the Boston University African Language Program within the African Studies Center, contributing to the advancement of African language education. Nthatisi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the National University of Lesotho and a Master's Degree in Curriculum Development from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Her extensive experience and commitment to educational excellence continue to drive initiatives that strengthen leadership, expand learning opportunities, and empower young people across Africa.