Duduzile Lorraine Nyathi is interested in student empowerment, mental health awareness, and inclusive leadership. She holds a BA Honours in Psychology (cum laude), a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services (cum laude) and a MA in Psychology (UNISA). An active PsySSA member since 2022, she served as an Additional Subcommittee Member in the RISE Student Division (2022–2024). She has also serves as a mentor to Honours Psychology students through the National Mentorship Programme, further reflecting her commitment to student development and empowerment. Her leadership experience includes leading impactful programmes with strong project management, communications, and MEAL skills to advance organizational goals. She has completed online training with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Financial Education Programme, and various other capacity-building courses aimed at strengthening leadership and advocacy. Miss Nyathi is also a YALI RLC SA Civic Leadership alumna, a Peace Ambassador with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), and an active member of Amnesty International’s Youth Power Action Network. Additionally, a selected participant of the Online Youth Capacity Building Training organized by AU-CIEFFA and ImpactHER. As the elected Secretary/Treasurer of PsySSA’s SD, she is dedicated to encouraging psychology students to thrive and remain relevant through mentorship and access to resources for their development.