Ingrid van Niekerk
directors@epri.org.za
Co-director of EPRI

Ms. Van Niekerk provides support for the general and strategic management of EPRI. She serves on the board of Directors of EPRI and is a founding member of the institution. Ingrid co-ordinates the Parliamentary Capacity Building Programme and tutors the Masters students participating in this programme. She is also a tutor for the University of London Programme. Her research interests are debt and tax policy.

Kenneth Mac Quene
directors@epri.org.za
Co-director of EPRI

Mr. Mac Quene provides support for both economic research and the strategic management of the institute. He serves on the board of Directors of EPRI and is a founding member of the institution. He directs the Parliamentary Capacity Building Programme. Mr. Mac Quene also teaches and tutors both for the Parliamentary Capacity Building Programme and for other short Economics courses for various government institutions and NGOs. His research interests are fiscal policy and globalisation.

Patrice Williams
courses@epri.org.za
Office Administrator

Ms. Williams is the Office Administrator for EPRI. She manages all EPRI general office procedures and is responsible for the smooth operation of the office. She manages EPRI's database, co-ordinates all travel arrangements for the directors of EPRI and researchers, as well as any participants attending courses hosted by EPRI. She closely assists the Research Director of EPRI and assists in organising and preparing for various workshops, seminars, conferences and courses that EPRI hosts.

Heidi Everts
courses@epri.org.za
Financial Administrator

Mrs. Everts administers and processes financial accounting for the office and maintains the information system. She also assists in preparing for various workshops, seminars, conferences and courses that EPRI hosts.

Dr. Michael Samson
directors@epri.org.za
Director of Research

Dr. Samson is the Director of Research at EPRI and is also an Associate Professor of economics at the Williams College Center for Development Economics in the United States. He serves on the Board of Directors of EPRI and directs all research projects. He provides capacity-building support for parliamentarians, provincial and national governments, NEDLAC, church and non-governmental organisations, and academic institutions. He specialises in financial and macroeconomic aspects of economic development.

Lucinda Van Eyssen
lucinda@epri.org.za
Administrator

Ms. Van Eyssen provides general administrative support to the directors, administrators and researchers. She is responsible for providing IT Support in the office. She coordinates local transport for the directors of EPRI and researchers, and assists with both local and international travel administration. Ms. Van Eyssen facilitates the stay of all EPRI interns by organising accommodation, transport, inductions and other necessary arrangements to make their stay in South Africa as enjoyable possible. She assists with preparation for various workshops, seminars, conferences and courses that EPRI hosts.

Anthea Stynder
info@epri.org.za
Receptionist/Office Assistant

Mrs. Stynder is EPRI’s front desk receptionist, responsible for the control and filing of various authorisation forms, maintaining the database of supplies and all office equipment. She also provides general support to the staff, researchers and directors and assists in the preparation for various workshops, seminars, conferences and courses that EPRI hosts.She also assists with making travel arrangements.

Amilinda Nagel
courses@epri.org.za
Course Coordinator

Ms. Nagel is EPRI’s Course Coordinator. She is responsible for the organization and preparation of all EPRI study tours, courses, seminars and workshops, ranging from logistical arrangements to interpersonal communications of the respective courses. She also assists in managing EPRI projects, by writing reports, assisting with research and fieldwork, and providing general support to the researchers and directors.