Rivendri Govender is an Educational Psychologist in private practice at Japari Remedial School, with a Master of Social Sciences in Educational Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She serves as a research supervisor to postgraduate psychology students at the IIE Varsity College and leads mental health advocacy initiatives through the KZN Mental Health Advocacy Group through her role as a Project Coordinator. Featured in national media for her work, Rivendri is passionate about autism support, inclusive education, and creating accessible, stigma-free mental health spaces across South Africa.