Mashudu holds a National Diploma in Nature Conservation, an Organisational Leadership Certificate, and a Hospitality Management Certificate. He is currently completing his BTech (Hons) Degree in Nature Conservation at Tshwane University of Technology. Currently pursuing master’s in environmental education.
Further to 22 years of experience in Environmental Education and conservation and a particular interest and passion for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and social change processes, his role at Lapalala Wilderness School, ensures not only the smooth operations of its daily management, including staff and the school’s outreach programme, adherence of policies and trade union agreements but also most importantly the maintenance of relationships with donors and all stakeholders worldwide.