Our Team

Nadine Wright

Head of Nation Changers

Nadine is a school teacher by profession and spent a number of years in business before becoming involved in the non-profit sector. She now heads up Nation Changers. Her strong belief is that there is nothing more therapeutic for the human soul than to help another.

Sam Jordt

Administration & Operations

Sam started her career at the end of 1992 at the Port Elizabeth Publicity Association. After moving to East London and entering the paralegal field at a law firm, Sam spent the next 14 years in the legal field. She started working at Nation Changers in February 2017, and is passionate about bettering the lives and futures of those in need.

Sibusiso Ngcobo

General Assistant

Sibusiso was born and raised in Molweni and is now married with four children. He was not given the opportunity to attend school and receive a formal education but has learned much through the Nation Changers adult literacy classes. Sibusiso is meticulous and has a joyful disposition as he goes about his work at Nation Changers.

Bonisiwe Zulu

Project Coordinator

Boni has a passion for education, attaining various qualifications such as lay counsellor, computer literacy, and a diploma in fashion design. Her compassion for children led her to train and mentor youth in her community and she enjoys counselling, training, and supporting families. Her organisational skills are an asset to Nation Changers.

Hlengiwe Mbhele

Seamstress

Hlengiwe lives in Ntshongweni. She started off as an entrepreneur at The Clothing Box and then joined the Nation Changers sewing classes as she had purchased a sewing machine and didn’t know how to use it. Through the lessons, Hlengi realised her skill at sewing and is overjoyed at the magnificent items she has been able to create. Hlengi now repairs garments and teaches many others to sew and crochet. She diligently keeps our Skills Development facility in order and assists in The Clothing Box outreach.

Anthea Chavoos

Clothing Box Shop Supervisor

Anthea was born and raised in Cape Town. She has been involved in church ministry from a young age, focusing on teaching the Word, Youth and Missions. Anthea and her family moved to Saldanha Bay, West Coast, where she was a stay at home mom, raising their 3 children, before moving to KZN in 2009. She has a passion for people and loves interaction. Anthea started volunteering at Nation Changers in 2020 before being offered the position as Shop Supervisor at The Clothing Box in 2022.

Erin Bender

Intern for Nation Changers

Erin has always had a passion for helping people, which led her to Nation Changers. She has completed her bachelor’s degree and continues her studies towards becoming a psychologist. Her dream is to open a practise where she can counsel people in need who cannot otherwise afford the costs.

Peter Comrie

Nation Changers Director

Peter Comrie was born in 1971 in Durban, KZN. He was educated in his home town of Hillcrest and qualified with a BCom Degree in Marketing and Economics from the University of KZN, Durban in 1991. He is an Entrepreneur by nature and began his first successful business while he was still at University. Since then he has run multiple businesses over the years.

Steve Wimble

Lead Elder CityHill Church & Nation Changers Director

Steve studied a B.Comm Accounting degree and also has his MPhil in applied Theology. He is now the senior pastor of CityHill Church. This church has a rich 35-year history with a wide range of programmes and influence. It continues to grow from strength to strength.

Philip Kinder

CA Nation Changers Trustees

Phillip Kinder is a Chartered Management Accountant with 20 years experience in the fields of Banking, Finance, Forensic Accounting and Executive Consulting. He serves on the boards of various non-profit organisations, focused primarily in the areas of church growth, social development and poverty relief.