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Charmaine Nyakonda is a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist at Grassroot Soccer since March 2023, where responsibilities include coordinating adolescent mental health initiatives and providing cross-functional support across various activities. Previous experience includes a consultancy role at UWC International and a Research Scholar position at the Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, focusing on pediatric neuroimaging. Additional roles span research administration at the University of Cape Town, coordination of nationwide academic and community service initiatives at Education Matters Africa, and teaching biology at the USAP Community School. Charmaine's educational background features a Master's degree with Distinction in Medicine: Paediatrics Neuroimaging from the University of Cape Town, a Postgraduate Certificate with Merit in Stem Cell and Translational Neurology from The University of Edinburgh, and a Bachelor’s degree with High Distinction in Life Sciences Neuroscience and Health Studies from the University of Toronto.