Prof. Oitshepile MmaB Modise holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Education with a major specialisation in human resource development. Her PhD training was attained from the Florida State University in the United States of America. At Masters level, her training was on Continuing and Vocational Education. Dr Modise has more than 30 years of experience as an educator, close to two decades as a trainer/educator at university level and on the job training, as well as manager and researcher. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Adult Education, University of Botswana.

She is active in research and has taken full benefit from collaboration with colleagues and from the opportunities for exposure at international conferences. She has published in reputable journals in the area of training of adult educators. She has contributed to the development of adult education literature in Africa by contributing book chapters and editing two international books.