My name is Shadeon Hansen and I am 29 years old. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Development Studies, specialising in Sustainable Development at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). In addition, I hold a BCom degree; BCom Honours Economics; and Masters Economics degrees from UWC. I am currently working as an Economics Lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT); Eduvos -Tygervalley; and the University of South Africa (UNISA). Moreover, I have worked as a Development Economist at Urban-Econ; and I have worked in Institutional and Retail Investments as an administrator.