Thoko Miya
Chairperson
Thoko Miya is a South African technology leader working at the intersection of digital infrastructure, cybersecurity education and Internet governance.
She serves as President of the Internet Society South Africa Chapter and contributes to national and international Internet governance through the South African Internet Governance Forum and ICANN. She further serves as Expansion Operations Manager at Too Much WiFi Internet Service Provider and AS328480 extending affordable connectivity to underserved communities. Her experience includes cybersecurity education, digital skills development and advocacy for the meaningful participation of women and young people in shaping the Internet.
A former CEO of GirlHype Coders Academy and an ISC2 Cybersecurity Advocate, Thoko connects practical community experience with policy discussions on digital access, online safety and emerging technologies. Her work centres on ensuring that connectivity, skills and digital governance translate into opportunity, dignity and inclusion.
Thoko Miya is a South African technology leader working at the intersection of digital infrastructure, cybersecurity education and Internet governance.
She serves as President of the Internet Society South Africa Chapter and contributes to national and international Internet governance through the South African Internet Governance Forum and ICANN. She further serves as Expansion Operations Manager at Too Much WiFi Internet Service Provider and AS328480 extending affordable connectivity to underserved communities. Her experience includes cybersecurity education, digital skills development and advocacy for the meaningful participation of women and young people in shaping the Internet.
A former CEO of GirlHype Coders Academy and an ISC2 Cybersecurity Advocate, Thoko connects practical community experience with policy discussions on digital access, online safety and emerging technologies. Her work centres on ensuring that connectivity, skills and digital governance translate into opportunity, dignity and inclusion.