gladys ryan

Managing director of Communicating Simply, which has worked across Southern Africa since 1998.

Author of Gentle Like Water, A Path for the Selful Soul, a guide to exploring selfulness, encouraging the reader to embark on a journey to their soul’s truth through discussions and exercises focusing on self-growth and reflections on the world.

Experienced communications practitioner with 25+ years’ experience built on a foundation of social justice activism and early work establishing key gender and education-focused development organisations.

High-level documentation skills, having worked extensively as a writer and editor, including organisational histories, stories and case studies.

Education and marketing materials development for various audiences in accessible, plain language formats.

Researcher and evaluator, delivering projects on various topics using participatory methods, innovating ways to better translate knowledge into practice.

Workshop design, facilitation, particularly on writing skills and gender awareness (see Black Women Writing), as well as one-on-one mentoring and coaching support.