Dr. Norah Clarke is a renowned academic, researcher, and entrepreneurship development expert. As founding partner of Afralead, she provides consulting services to private and public sector clients. With a background in Psychology of Education and a passion for social impact, Norah excels in mobilizing large, networked communities to achieve objectives.

Her expertise spans entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and resilience. As the founding national Director of the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, Norah created a national platform for entrepreneurship across South Africa’s 26 public universities and launched the Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP).

Norah has co-founded several impact initiatives and businesses, including an independent primary school and a technology business incubator. She is a sought-after speaker and has authored academic papers, while supervising Master’s and Doctoral studies. Norah is committed to empowering individuals and organizations, and advocates for women’s economic participation and fairness.