Dr Joyful Mdhluli is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, where she coordinates astronomy-for-development projects. She holds a PhD in Particle Physics from Wits. She is Executive Secretary of Women in Physics in SA and a Director and Executive Committee member of the African Astronomical Society. Her accolades include the Best Pitch Award from the Black Women in Science Fellowship and participation in the 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.