Lynn-Joy Isaacs

Training & Programme Development

Lynn-Joy joined SAFFI in 2016 as the Training and Programme Development Manager.  She co-founded a successful NPO in a rural community that focuses on early childhood, youth and family development; where she still avails herself in an advisory capacity when needed.  Lynn-Joy is an excellent workshop/training and dialogue facilitator; playing a key role in developing training content and programmes. She is integral to implementing and aligning SAFFI’s strategic focus and partnerships.  Lynn-Joy has a degree in Psychology and as a Registered Counsellor, provides psycho-social services to SAFFI’s religious leaders, their families and members of their faith communities. She provides leadership to the SAFFI staff team and helps to strengthen as well as sustain SAFFI’s programmatic infrastructure. She is currently completing her Masters in Child and Family Studies at the University of the Western Cape. 

Katie Roman

Atlantis Fieldworker

Katie joined SAFFI as a fieldworker in 2013, specifically working in the area of Atlantis. Katie has been instrumental in building relationships with local religious leaders and she continues to support and strengthen their capacity to address Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women. Katie is a powerful voice and presence and her passion is vested in bringing families and communities together. Katie also has a passion for music and helped establish the Hope Atlantis Youth Choir in 1990. This choir is still running today and will celebrate its 30 year anniversary in 2020.  Katie is currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Sociology degree which focuses on Community Development and Leadership.