Helena is an experienced administrative professional with over 20 years of expertise in various office administration processes and systems. She owns a pre-school in Bonnievale, South Africa, and has a deep passion for both children and animals. Helena believes that animals, especially dogs, play a vital role in improving people’s mental health and has a strong interest in working dogs and their training.

Helena has volunteered at a non-profit organization managing three ECD schools and volunteers at another organization focusing on the therapeutic value of pets.

She is the proud mother of a 9-year-old daughter and two four-legged family members: Yemi, a Golden Retriever, and Templeton, the cat who is affectionately known as the “boss of the house.”

Helena joined COAPE International in 2024 in the Finance Dept and she has now also taken over the Course enquiries.