Viv Anstey is described as a serial social entrepreneur, being the catalyst for numerous start-ups in the South African Jewish scene. She has had a hand in establishing The Eliot Osrin Leadership Institute, Melton, Limmud SA, Jewish Literary Festival, PJ Library, Tikkun, the SA Jewish Museum and Jewish trauma network.

She has a Masters in Social Work, a Masters in Jewish Community Service (Hornstein, Brandeis University) and is recipient of numerous local and international awards including the Eric Samson Mendel Kaplan Communal Service Award in 2021. Viv has served as professional consultant on the national SA Jewish Board Of Deputies, and as lay leader on the Cape Council. She has been an active driver on the CapeTown2040 Vision. Her passion lies in Jewish continuity, community, education and leadership development.