Hon. Maipelo Mophuting-Dikoloti is a trailblazing Botswana legislator, a passionate Pan-Africanist, and an ardent advocate for gender equity, youth empowerment, and socio-economic transformation. She currently serves as the Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security, and is the elected Member of Parliament for Gaborone Bonnington North under the 13th Parliament of Botswana. Notably, she stands out as the sole woman directly elected under the Botswana National Front (BNF) banner in the historic 2024 general elections.

Her strategic collaborations with local engineering and technical tertiary institutions—such as launching community building and construction scholarship drives—underscore her dedication to creating accessible pathways for Batswana in STEM fields. As a panelist at the Women in Engineering Round Table, she brings a powerful executive and policy perspective on breaking institutional barriers, forging public-private development partnerships, and accelerating the inclusion of women in industrial, technological, and engineering sectors.