Nicky is the current chairperson of BirdLife eThekwini KZN. She is a trained ecologist, has a MSc degree, and is a knowledgeable birder. Her company is actively involved in estuary management, habitat restoration and environmental compliance. She has extensive IT experience. Nicky is a member of a number of national and international bodies. She has superb strategic vision and has excellent organisational skills. She has almost single-handedly grown BirdLife eThekwini’s membership base, and it is now one of the largest and most active bird clubs in South Africa. Nicky has received several awards, including a WESSA Conservationist of the Year Award and a BirdLife South Africa Owl Award.