Case Studies

Shirona Patel

"I care about working with people to change the world to make it a better place for all."

Name: Shirona Patel


Position: Head of Communications


Company: University of the Witwatersrand


Industry: Higher Education


Programme and year attended: 2010, Meridian


Hometown (City, Country): Johannesburg


  1. What are you most passionate about?
    Making science accessible to multiple audiences using creative technologies.

  2. What/who inspires you?
    Learning something new everyday.

  3. Why did you choose to attend a Common Purpose programme?
    I care about working with people to change the world to make it a better place for all.