Tshepo Kefilwe Makete

Tshepo Kefilwe Makete holds a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. She has over eight years’ experience as a clinical dietitian at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana. She works as part of the multidisciplinary team, managing patients needing medical nutrition therapy. During her years of experience, she has shown major interest in pediatric nutrition and has worked in both the neonatal unit and pediatric ward providing nutrition support to neonates and older children. Tshepo has also volunteered with various sports organizations in Botswana serving under the Sports Science and Sports Medicine committees. During the 2014 Botswana Africa Youth Games, she served under the catering advisory committee. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Tshepo plans to continue her work as a clinical dietitian with a focus on advocating for improved infant and young child nutrition, including for children with disabilities.