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Penny Foley has a diverse work experience in the field of youth development and community partnerships. Penny is currently serving as the Chief Community Partnerships Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, where they build relationships with civil society to ensure access to opportunities for young people in South Africa. Previously, Penny worked as an independent contractor for Harambee, focusing on online learning and developing partnerships with stakeholders in the community. Penny also provided grant management and project monitoring support to the Legal Resources Centre. Prior to that, they were a Director at SHISAKA DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, where they managed various projects related to housing, infrastructure, and job creation. Penny also served as a Programme Manager at Umsobomvu Youth Fund, where they developed and implemented the National Youth Service Programme. Penny started their career as a Deputy Director at the Joint Enrichment Project, a youth development organization. Penny's early work experience includes an internship with the Uniting Church in Australia and the South African Council of Churches. Overall, their work experience spans over three decades and demonstrates their commitment to youth empowerment and community development.

Penny Foley obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on History, Geography, and Philosophy from Monash University in 1988. Penny later pursued a Diploma of Education in History and Geography at the same university in 1991. Their education journey continued at Deakin University, where they earned a Masters degree in International Development Studies from 1998 to 2002.