Thandi Gilder joined BiDBT in September 2025 as Learner Engagement and Clinical Benchmarking analyst and part of the BiDBT benchmarking team. Thandi also supports the coordination and delivery of DBT supervision across the organisation. She holds a PhD in social psychology and has a long-standing interest in social justice, equity, systems thinking, higher education and mental health and wellbeing, which have intersected throughout her career. Thandi is particularly interested in how evidence-based practice is implemented and sustained in real-world settings. She is also a qualified mindfulness teacher. Outside of work, she enjoys reading fiction, cooking (often while dancing around the kitchen), wild swimming, and walking her dogs.