Jonelle is managing director of the international nniDialogue Institute (a consultancy and training provider for inclusive systemic human change), and founder chairperson of the non-for-profit nni Ignite (a movement that spreads systemic dialogue in community, national, and global level).

She has consulted, designed and facilitated inclusive transformation processes across all continents the last 20 years, for private and public entities, as well as humanitarian and development organisations. She also coaches leaders and assists leadership teams on generative change, systems resilience, diversity equity and inclusion and collective healing. Jonelle furthermore consults on inclusive, trauma- and power-aware participative democratic practices, democratic innovation, and active citizenship.

Jonelle holds master’s degrees in Psychology (Stellenbosch) and in Comparative Politics (Political Economy – London School of Economics), and is a ICF master certified coach (MCC). Bridging the gap between psychology and political science, Jonelle enjoys working with complexity, is passionate about the evolution of democracy and empowering the first waves of change towards ever greater systems awareness.

CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS
Jonelle presented at the following conferences: 18th International Winelands Conference for Public Leadership “Citizen Participation in Turbulent Times: Grasping Opportunities and Navigating Threats,” (2025); ICF (International Coach Federation) Switzerland Conference on Systems Coaching (2024 and ICF Global 2013); European Parliament ‘Innovations for Democracy’ Conference (Brussels, Belgium) (2024); Association for Coach Training Organisations Global Conference (2021 and 2014); TAOS Institute International Conference (2021); Anti-Racism Network of SA Conference (Johannesburg) (2016); Rainbow Global Coaching Convention 2011; 7th Annual Mentoring and Coaching Conference 2008: “Coaching and Social Upliftment in a South African context” (presented own research findings) (2008) and authored a chapter in the book: The Diversity Mentoring Casebook (Clutterbuck & Poulsen, in press) – “Qualitative reflections on a coaching programme pilot in Pollsmoor Prison”, J Naude. (2010)

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS
Convention Organizing Committee of the South African National Dialogue (2025), UN Women UK CSW68 and CSW69 Delegation (Commission on the status of women) (2024; 2025); Master Certified Coach (MCC) accredited by International Coaches Federation (from 2022-);
Member of International Coaches Federation (from 2013-); Fellow of RSA, UK (Royal Society of Arts) (from 2013-); Research Advisory Board for the Global Coaching Convention (2010-2011; Co-chaired Research & Definitions Committee of COMENSA (2008); Membership Criteria and Standards of Competence Committee COMENSA (2006-2012).