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Derna Fynn

Liaison & Communications Officer

The Journey So Far

  • The experiences that I have encountered in my life’s work with students and in women’s groups have instilled in me a non-judgemental, empathic attitude, as well as good listening and communication skills.
  • My passion has always been to assist and empower those struggling to negotiate their paths in a successful and productive way, with particular emphasis on the youth, hence my initiation of a Language Lab for students at University.
  • I am naturally a problem-solver and enjoy interacting with people.
  • Having being given the ability to thrive in leadership roles, I have always tried my best to impart those abilities to others, as I believe that there is a butterfly in us all.

Family Life

I have been married for more years than I care to remember (40+ years), and am in awe of my two well-adjusted adult children, a daughter and a son (aged 40 and 36 respectively). My daughter lives in New Zealand with her husband and my 2 grandchildren (17 and 7), while my son lives with me in Durban.

Experience

  • My career in education began as a Kindergarten Specialist at the tender age of 18.
  • Thereafter I moved to teaching in a primary school, later to various high schools and eventually to a university where I found my niche, and where I currently lecture.
  • Along the way, I constantly improved and upgraded my qualifications, while simultaneously juggling family life, work life and studies. This feat, although difficult, brought home to me the tenacity and strength of women.
  • Using my experience in Speech and Drama, I have led and directed many Community and Youth driven theatrical productions with the hope of further motivating the youth to find their role in society.
  • As an advocate for the empowerment of women, I have attended many workshops, as well as participated as a guest speaker. I have a natural rapport with women, which will stand me in good stead in my function as a flojo Foundation representative.