Ofentse Phuti-Rice, is deeply dedicated to community development. She actively engages in capacity building, focusing on information and communication technology (ICT), machine learning, and data science. Ofentse contributes her expertise by conducting technical training and delivering insightful talks. Her involvement with WiMLDS Gaborone allows her to pursue her passion for community capacity building. In her current role as a data scientist, she currently holds a data science role that enables her to build products that significantly impact the lives of people in the remotest parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Wame Raseonyana is a dynamic and results-driven data analyst with a passion for supporting organizations to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, contributing to the success of data-driven strategies within organizations. Her experience spans supporting data-driven decision-making in different industries, including financial services, telecommunications, and public entities. Wame is actively involved in initiatives aimed at fostering machine learning and data science in Botswana. She has immensely contributed to data science capacity-building initiatives in universities and the developer and innovation ecosystem, empowering the next generation of data innovators.

Tlamelo Makati is a 28-year-old young lady from Metsimotlhabe, Botswana. She is currently based in Dublin, Ireland, where she is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on machine learning and digital accessibility at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechatronics and a certificate in Drone Technology. She is also a trained and certified drone pilot. Makati is also a partner and research lead at an agritech Botswana-based startup, Anton Tech. Apart from being a tech-head, Tlamelo is also a writer and published poet. She likes to describe herself as a purpose-driven individual who loves working on grassroots impact projects and believes in the concept of developing technology with end-users at the center of the design process. Her love for community work, mentorship, and teaching is shown through her social enterprise, Melo Kreations, a platform for tutoring and mentoring students at the secondary and tertiary levels. Through this platform, she also shares her journey as a PhD student, a writer, and a techpreneur.

Nomhle Mosimane is a final year student in (BSc) Business Intelligence and Data Analytics at Botswana Accountancy College. Her academic journey has fueled her passion for the dynamic field of Data Analytics, where she seeks to unravel meaningful insights from complex datasets. In her professional capacity, Nomhle serves as a Marketing Assistant at Ed-Tech Africa, contributing her skills to the intersection of education and technology. She also actively engages with the tech community as a member of the Google Developer Group for Gaborone. Nomhle's technical prowess extends to Python programming, a tool she adeptly wields to leverage insights from data. Her aspirations extend towards a career as a Data Analyst, where she envisions applying her analytical skills to solve real-world challenges. Recently, Nomhle has joined the Masakhane community, a grassroots organization dedicated to fortifying and propelling Natural Language Processing research in African languages. Through her involvement, she contributes to the organization's mission of fostering inclusive and impactful developments in the realm of NLP. Nomhle's multifaceted involvement in academia, professional work, and community-driven initiatives reflects her commitment to continuous learning and making meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of data and technology.

Kefilwe Matake holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Botswana. She is currently working at Dimension Data as an associate engineer in managed services in their network monitoring department. Her passion in the tech space is Cybersecurity Data analysis and cloud security: she is currently enrolled and studying with (ISC)² and Netacad. Her passion for technology and volunteering has led her to volunteer and work with different groups and organizations, like Black youth professionals, Black sisters in Stem, CloudUp-for-Her, and She Code Africa. She leads and oversees a project for preschool students, where she collects and donates learning materials. She is a former mentee for a girl’s mentorship program called SIMI. She is passionate about helping people develop a positive mindset and believe in their abilities. She believes in the power of mentorship and once volunteered with Afrika Ithute as a mentor at Kgari-Sechele.