Velma joined the Charles Simeon Trust as the Workshop Administrator (Africa) in 2023. She previously worked in website administration and project management in the private sector, converting to part-time church administration roles while raising her two kids. Velma has a BSocSci in Industrial Sociology from University of Cape Town. Velma is married to Gary and they live in Paarl, on the outskirts of beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. They are members of Christ Church Paarl, where Gary is the Rector. She currently also works part-time for The Gospel Coalition Africa and her local church.
Contact: vbedderson@simeontrust.org