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Shaunei Gerber

2025 Fellow

Shaunei Gerber
South Africa

Focus Areas

Advocacy
Equality & Women's Rights

Shaunei Gerber is a seasoned digital strategist with over 16 years of experience at the intersection of media, technology, and social impact. As Head of Marketing and Communications at Futurelect, she led the successful launch of a mobile civic education app, exceeding 100,000 downloads within the first year. Her work drives democratic participation and civic engagement in Africa through dynamic, data-driven digital and traditional media campaigns.

Previously, Shaunei led high-impact campaigns and has collaborated with top-tier media and digital platforms. Her leadership has earned multiple accolades, including Newcomer of the Year (2021), Embrace Change Award (2022), and a Female Innovator of the Year shortlist at the 2024 Africa Tech Awards. She is known for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable, mission-driven results.

“As a visionary leader, I harness creativity, innovation, and purpose to connect people, shift narratives, and create meaningful change at scale.”