board of directors

Grace Van Zyl

Chair
Rotary Club of Johannesburg

Grace is a Financial Life Strategist and a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Johannesburg, South Africa. She currently serves as the Community Service Chair and Peace Chair for her district, while also holding the position of CEO for The Foundation for Southern Africa Rotary Clubs (FSARC). Grace is passionate about fostering sustainable peace and travels globally to present to Rotary Clubs on integrating peacebuilding into their projects. Her commitment to Rotary is evident through her multiple recognitions, including being a Paul Harris Fellow, Benefactor, and member of the Paul Harris Society and Polio Plus Society. Recently, she received a Citation of Meritorious Service from the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation.

In addition to her roles within Rotary, Grace is an IEP Ambassador and Chair of the RAGFP for 2024/25. She has also been elected to lead District 9400 as District Governor in 2026/27, reflecting her influential presence in the organization. Through her various initiatives and leadership positions, Grace continues to make significant contributions to community service and peacebuilding efforts.

Grace Van Zyl