You left an indelible mark on the team at University Impact and will be forever remembered in our hearts. Beyond the natural inquisitiveness and intelligence, you brought your authentic self to all that you did at work. When you joined UI I quickly came to know that your work went hand in hand with truly connecting with people. I remember one of our first discussions and how filled you were with ideas to strengthen our culture at work so our team from around the world could get to know each other better. You became the UI Culture Lead on a mission to recognize the work of your colleagues and galvanize a team on three continents for Friday Happy Hours.

I feel lucky that we had dedicated one hour sessions every month for you to share your own goals and areas where I could support you as your leader. Of course, they turned out to be moments of us both sharing our goals and dreams, talking about an array of topics, getting to know each other beyond the pragmatics of work. Thank you for sharing your heart and mind. God bless your soul. (picture of Odi and his South African UI colleagues).