Ms. Phyllis Kalele is the head of the African Collaboration sub-programme at the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), and the Africa regional coordinator for Gender in Science Innovation Technology and Engineering (GenderInSITE), an international initiative that promotes the role of women in science, innovation, technology, and engineering. She holds a BSc. degree in Botany and Zoology, a MSc. degree in Environmental Sciences and is a doctoral candidate in Science and Technology Studies.