Marie Sutherland-Lawless

English Reading Project, Makhaza

Marie hails from Atlanta, Georgia, USA and is currently living in Cape Town.  She is in charge of the English Reading Project and helps with numerous administrative tasks for IkamvaYouth on the national level.  After receiving a BA degree in Theatre and a Philosophy minor from Oglethorpe University, she became involved with multiple NGOs ranging from theatre production companies; working with disadvantaged youth at a group facility; to equal education opportunities and reform.  Upon returning to the States, she looks forward to pursuing a Masters degree in education and working with students for many years to come.