Nosipho Sikhosana

I’m a social work master’s graduate and pre-PhD researcher with over four years of experience in research. Currently preparing for doctoral study by developing a concept note focused on family-based mental health interventions. My academic interests lie in strengthening health systems through contextually grounded approaches that center families and communities in low-resource settings. I’m skilled in qualitative methods, rapid reviews, and translating complex feedback into clear, accessible writing. I’m passionate about building mental health systems that are scalable and shaped by the lived realities of those they aim to serve.

• Factors Motivating Black Female Learners to Enroll in STEM Streams and Their Strategies to Cope with the Curriculum: A Qualitative Inquiry in a South African Secondary School — Journal Publication at MDPI (Education Science)
• Experiences and challenges of black women enrolled in a STEM field in a South African urban university: A qualitative study — Journal Publication at Cogent Education