Penelope Hawkins is a graduate of University of Starling with a PhD in Economics. She was previously featured in a Swazi magazine called "Swazi Observer" as she spoke on how "microfinance embraces the full range of financial services required by low-income and self-supporting households to engage in income-producing assets."

Penelope is currently the Managing Director of FEASibility (Pty) Ltd, a South African based company. 

She is visiting ALU to speak more about her work and experiences in the field of Economics.