diiVe | Who we are

Our mission

We grow and support
brilliant young individuals

Through real client work, structured professional development and global collaboration, diiVe helps students build the skills, confidence and perspective to contribute meaningfully in the workplace.

Who We Are

diiVe eliminates the yawn of commonplace internships. We're a smart, empathetic, ambitious team who are passionate about working with purpose-led individuals to change the world.

Who We Are For

diiVe is for undergraduate students from any major and any year of study. We welcome students from around the world who are curious, collaborative and ready to contribute to a real client challenge. No previous consulting experience is required.

Why We Exist

We create ripples of meaning in the lives of young people by helping you apply your talent, mind, ambition and passion to the legacy landscape of tomorrow.

How We Do It

Driven by our passion for developing young people and superpowers in connecting career paths to purpose, we provide talented university students with the knowledge, skills and global experience required to thrive in our changing world.

What We Do

Based in Cape Town, we provide purpose-led global internship programs, in-person and remotely. We embark on client-facing consulting projects with collaborative, empathetic and ambitious students and partners - in pursuit of high-impact solutions.

Our VISION

To create a globally inclusive network of over 5,000 young leaders that are empowered to integrate skills and purpose in order to bridge social, economic and environmental divides.

Meet the Team

76%

of students in our programs receive funding from our Universities to attend diiVe.

25%

of our students are FGLI.

30 countries

on average, represented in our cohorts.

The Challenge

As the world shifts, we are emerging with constant uncertainty. Our Gen Z’s are impacted by global disruption more than any other generation, resulting in high stress, anxiety, as well as a fierce determination to drive radically positive change. We get it. Entering the workforce, there exists an unparalleled need for impact, which extends to our up-and-coming generational careers, where purpose is prioritized and the demand for increased flexibility and humanness are the norm.

At the same time, a global war for talent rages. Employers struggle to hire graduates with the right mindset, skills and experience to meet the demands of the future; while university students lack the soft, hard, digital and real-world skills that are prerequisites for the new way of working.

This is where we come in. We close the gap between college and career, so that students gain the experience, confidence, and clarity to apply their talents, passion and ambition in order to pursue their purpose. The challenge ends with us.

The Solution

Closing the gap between college and career requires more than classroom learning or another line on a résumé. diiVe gives undergraduate students the opportunity to build practical professional skills through a seven-week consulting internship centred on real client work, structured support and learning by doing. Students participate in Cape Town or remotely, working in diverse teams on a genuine challenge for a purpose-driven client.

Across the internship, students develop the capabilities needed to navigate an increasingly complex world of work. They learn how to structure problems, conduct research, analyse evidence, communicate clearly, collaborate across cultures and turn ideas into practical recommendations. The experience begins with broad professional and consulting foundations before students join their project teams in Week 3, take increasing ownership of their work and present their recommendations to the client. Throughout the process, project mentors, experienced practitioners and the diiVe team provide guidance, feedback and support.

But career readiness is about more than technical skills. diiVe also gives students the space to understand how they work, what motivates them and where their strengths could take them. Through reflection, mentorship, cross-cultural collaboration and membership in a global community, students build the confidence, clarity, agency and relationships needed to make more informed choices about what comes next. The goal is not to direct every student toward consulting. It is to help them connect their talent and ambition with meaningful work, wherever their future career may lead.

Living Purpose

At the heart of our program is finding out what makes students’ tick, what makes them come alive, their reason for being: their personal purpose. This means that, in addition to professional development; purpose coaching, leadership development and individual mentorship are woven through every program.

What students discover is that diiVe is an experience that extends far beyond an internship or a tick on their CV. The extra “I” in diiVe is a clue to how it invites a deeper understanding of themselves, the world, the part they can play in it, and the way they want to live, work, and contribute towards building a better one. On purpose.

From Vision to Realisation

Our Co-Founder's Story

Driving societal impact and global communities has always been a passion of mine. After completing my degree at Brown University, I worked for several years in the nonprofit space with organizations committed to driving positive change. I transitioned into leadership development and consulting, working with leaders across sectors that were struggling to adapt to a rapidly evolving digital future; one that required a new set of knowledge, skills and expansive ways of working in order to solve the global complex challenges of today.

My uncovering was simply this: World leaders need to work in adaptive teams, collectively innovate, connect deeply with others and leverage their knowledge in novel ways. If we were preparing our current organizational leaders for this future, who was preparing our students? As a founding member of diiVe, I am proud to know that we are at the helm of industry change, offering our students an alternative learning environment that develops their capability to build their wider impact, and their ability to lead in a more interconnected, complex digital world.

Elspeth Boynton,
Executive Director and Co-founder

PASSION MEETS PERFECTION

Meet the Team

Elspeth Boynton

Co-Founder & CEO

Elspeth studied at Brown University and kick-started her career working in the non-profit space with organizations committed to driving positive change. After her Masters, she transitioned into leadership development and consulting at EY, where she worked with leaders across sectors struggling to adapt to a rapidly evolving, digital future: one that required a new set of knowledge, skills and ways of working. Elspeth continues to consult on projects that matter, mentoring women in business along the way.

Ann Lamont

Co-Founder & Coach

Ann has been working in the purpose space for over 20 years in a number of diverse capacities. She has worked in the South African NGO space creating shared purpose ecosystems in health and education. She was the CEO of Greenpeace Africa and the Executive of the African Leadership Institute. Operating in these spectrums exposed Ann to how shared purpose can be used on an international scale to drive collaboration within a shared vision.

Devon Reynolds

Chief Commercial Officer

Devon Reynolds is a socially-bred Capetonian, having left the big smoke (Johannesburg) for his love of the Mother City. A BBusSci Graduate from UCT - qualified in Economics and Finance - Devon is a proud Founding Member of diiVe, devoting his career to unlocking human potential. Through his authentic leadership style, Devon has successfully traversed venture building terrain across travel, media, executive education and consulting industries. Devon’s first love is a Friday flat white from Rosetta, with the diiVe team, shooting a close second (do not tell the team!).

Annie Klaas

Community Engagement Coordinator

Annie Klaas is a community builder with a background in events, culture, and communications, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, she has managed initiatives ranging from international medical conferences to grassroots NGO projects. At diiVe, she leads community engagement, creating spaces that foster connection and purpose. Known for her calm presence under pressure and ability to turn plans into meaningful experiences, Annie thrives on bringing people together in impactful ways. To relax, she finds balance by walking along the beach or her local park, having dinner with friends, or exploring Cape Town’s wine farms.

Christa Robijn-van Riet

Interim CEO

Christa is a Cape Town-based social impact strategist and fundraiser with 17+ years of experience helping purpose-led organizations across Africa find their financial footing, build powerful partnerships, and turn big ideas into fundable realities. A natural leader and mentor (diiVe remains her favorite cohort to date!), she has held executive and advisory roles across the nonprofit and social enterprise space, from the boardroom to the field, guiding teams through growth, transition, and transformation. She holds an MBA from Business School Netherlands, and when she's not mapping ecosystems or crafting strategies, you'll find her convinced that the next great partnership is just one good conversation away.

Amina Matavia

Business Associate

Amina is passionate about people, community, and inclusive change. Rooted in Manila, she has discovered a sense of home in Singapore, the US, and beyond.She graduated from Middlebury College in 2023 with a degree in Political Science and now works with both diiVe and a climate science lab in the Philippines, focusing on political outreach and engagement. Since joining diiVe in 2021, Amina has contributed as an intern, ambassador, business associate, and consulting mentor. She is driven by a commitment to building meaningful connections and advancing inclusive social change. Outside of work, she enjoys dance, running, and sharing home-cooked meals with friends.

Kershni Ramreddi

Business Associate

Kershni Ramreddi is a purpose-driven environmental advocate and sustainability consultant committed to creating meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration, and education. With a background BSc Degree in Environmental and Life Sciences from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to addressing climate, energy, and social equity challenges across Africa and beyond. Deeply passionate about sustainability, education, and empowering youth and women, Kershni believes in the power of people-centered solutions to drive transformative change. Beyond her professional work, Kershni finds balance through watching beautiful sunsets, swimming, hiking, painting, reading, and draws constant inspiration from nature, family, and new adventures.

Resego Mosarwe

Business Associate

Resego began her journey with diiVe as a Summer 2023 intern, later became an ambassador, and now works with the core team, where she discovered her passion for operations and digital marketing.

While completing her BCom in Management Studies (Finance) at UCT, she is preparing for Honours in Business and Systems Analysis and working toward her CFA designation. Driven by a mission to create social equity, she hopes to use corporate platforms to benefit communities and drive meaningful change.

Outside of work, she loves long walks in the sun, animals, and believes love and laughter are the heart of a well-lived life.

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Our Ambassadors

We build future-facing leaders. Our ambassadors are driven by purpose and activated by cross-cultural experiences, bringing inclusivity and real-world solutions to every work challenge. Reach out to one below and find out about their transformative diiVe experience.