Sonja Giese is founding executive director of DataDrive2030, a South African based social enterprise that supports the collection and use of high quality data to drive improved child outcomes in the first six years of life. DataDrive2030 is also responsible for the coordination of the national Thrive by Five Index, of which Sonja is the strategic lead. Prior to this, Sonja established and led Innovation Edge, an impact-first investor focused on solving early childhood challenges through seed capital and strategic support. Sonja has also held senior leadership positions within the University of Cape Town’s Children’s Institute, international NGO Absolute Return for Kids and the national ECD donor consortium, Ilifa Labantwana.
