I've come to believe that each of us has a calling that's as unique as a fingerprint. The best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of a service, working hard and allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.

- Oprah Winfrey

Candice Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree, with majors in Social Anthropology and English Literature from the University of Cape Town, which she obtained in 2006. She completed her Masters in Applied Medical Anthropology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 2009. Her area of research has been to examine the various social, political and economic contexts of HIV/AIDS in South Africa, with particular focus on treatment.

“I am committed to making a difference in South Africa,” says Candice. “Community development, education and access to adequate health care, particularly within the HIV/AIDS realm, are of utmost importance me.” She firmly believes in utilising societal and cultural structures in order to bring about significant strides in community development as well as the task of getting people tested and onto treatment.

Throughout the years, Candice has also been involved in several volunteer programmes in South Africa, America and South Korea such as The Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cotland's Baby Sanctuary, Great Expectations and the Asan Animal Shelter. She steadfastly believes in the empowerment that education brings and tutoring is close to her heart. Candice has worked with tutoring autistic children in reading and writing as well as life skills and donates her time to tutoring English to underprivileged children.

Candice is planning on continuing her studies and wants to do a PhD in International Health and Development in the near future.