Lesedi Africa Foundation
Our Team.
Where Passion and Dedication Meet
Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are at the heart of what we do, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Non-Profit Organization forward. Without them, Lesedi Africa Foundation would not be where it is today. Meet some of our team members below.

Hilton Appollis
CEO and Founder
An invaluable part of the Lesedi Africa Foundation staff and leadership, Hilton Appollis has witnessed the continued evolution of our programs from that start. With extensive experience in both the non-profit and private sectors, Hilton Appollis offers a unique skill set that ensures undeniable impact.
Hilton Appollis Holds a MBA and BA Degree in Marketing Include a degree in Non Profit Management

Juanita Mapson
Educator
Juanita Mapson defines the strengths and needs of referred individuals. She conducts face-to-face, psychosocial, risk and other clinical assessments as required. Juanita provides clinical determination, ensuring admitting level of care appropriateness. She is a Middle School Educator
Juanita Holds a BA Degree in Education

Clyde Cannon
Youth Councilor
Clyde Cannon is positive role model offering support, strength-based encouragement and protection of youth in their care, advocating for youth and sharing information and updates with parents/guardians. Clyde holds a BA Degree in Christian Counseling

Keith Appollis
Marketing & Customer Relations
Develop communication strategies that win the hearts and minds of our employees.
Provide strategic communication counsel on people engagement. keith holds a BA Degree .

John Luthuli Mashava
Managing Director
A world-renowned Aviation Safety Specialist . John has served in the aviation space since 1982. With a career spanning from Aviation
Operations Management, owning an
Aviation Safety Consultancy company and leading a young and very dynamic RPAS licensed entity, John has always been in the forefront of aviation. He led safety efforts in collaboration with IATA, ICAO, AFRASCO as an independent Safety Consultant and
active airline operations on the African
continent, the Gulf, Europe and Asia minor, including several others within the IATA network world-wide.
