Pumla Dlamini is a young nutrition leader in the South African community working as technical advisor with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Southern Africa. She is completing her thesis towards a Norwegian-funded Masters in Nutrition, Human Rights and Nutrition. Pumla has 12 years of experience in the public and private sectors, including international nutrition. Pumla has worked for GAIN for 6 years, firstly as a Senior Associate and now as a Consultant Technical Advisor.