Committed to Impact: welcoming the DiNN Advisory Board
Do it Now Now is for the community and we are continually reshaped by the remarkable people who come through our programmes. We are committed to evolving our resources to meet the ever-changing needs of the community we serve. The Advisory Board will guide how we design and deliver our resources and programmes, increasing impact in how we empower future Black leaders. They will directly influence the systemic development of equitable opportunities and outcomes for our community.
As such we are delighted to announce the formation of our Advisory Board made up of people with lived experience of the problems we are solving, who will amplify the voices of those directly participating and benefiting from our offerings. In addition to their individual expertise in key fields such as HR, Branding and Marketing and Mental health and wellbeing, they have all successfully completed one of our programmes over the past few years and have remained committed to our community since then, providing mentorship and support to new entrants, and advocating for more and better opportunities for our service users.
Introducing the Advisory Board
Ali, a skilled professional in the third sector with specialisms in the youth sector, came through on of DiNN’s programme and has been involved in various ways ever since. She is a community-focused communicator that leads a fantastic organisation called Carib Eats that focuses on impacting the community one meal and one conversation at a time. When asked what impact means to her, she said:
“Impact, to me, is the ripple effect of meaningful connections, shared experiences, and the sense of belonging we create in our communities. It’s about making a genuine difference in people’s lives, one connection, one conversation, and one act of kindness at a time.”
Learn more about Ali
Chantal, a fantastic branding and marketing specialist, is all about knowing your roots and using lived experiences to drive ambition and passion to support one’s community. Chantal’s House of Lilah is a wellness and lifestyle company and how we got to working with her on one of our programmes. On the subject of impact, Chantal shared:
“Impact, to me, is the resonance of positive change in the lives of individuals and communities. It’s about harnessing our collective creativity and fostering a world where everyone has the chance to thrive, where social justice is not a distant goal but a daily commitment. It’s about leaving a legacy of opportunity, so the next generations can continue to shape a brighter, more equitable future.”
Learn more about Chantal
Genevieve, a veritable professional in the HR, people and culture sector, is using her many years of HR experience to bring clarity to organisations through her company RecTrain Limited, wanting to support businesses to be structured for wellness and improved operations. Having gone through a programme with us, Genevieve has become a familiar voice in our community. On impact and the community, Genevieve wanted to share:
“One person....one change… at a time, to multitude impact.”
Learn more about Genevieve
Kemi, a fantastic programme designer working in large scale and small scale delivery, is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and delivers programmes with a high impact on communities. Her work in programme management sees solution-driven enthusiasm and care including her current project focusing on agricultural support in the Caribbean and Guyana. Kemi believes that impact is:
“Creating a positive and lasting change in the lives of individuals. It means fostering personal and professional growth, enhancing opportunities, and ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.”
Learn more about Kemi
Nadine, a community champion for coaching and wellbeing, is a therapist looking to increase the accessibility and supportive environment of self discovery while advocating to dismantle historic barriers. Her organisation NP Narratives came through a DiNN programme and her commitment to community support is incredibly invaluable. About impact, Nadine had this to say:
“Cultivating meaningful and influential change through dedication, empowerment, and compassion.”
Learn more about Nadine
Priscilla, a highly experienced psychotherapist, works with dedication to expand the reach of her offering. DiNN had the pleasure of working with her and her organisation, Vivify Therapy, in one of our programmes, and we are delighted to have her help guide our collective future. On Impact, Priscilla shared:
“Impact to me means seeing someone's vision and walking alongside them to help bring it to fruition. In the therapeutic work I do, this looks like supporting people to: develop better self-care habits, to build better relationships, to overcome shame and regret, and to live authentically in line with their values. As an Advisory Board member, my wish is to be able to support Black communities to create thriving businesses that close the wealth gap, without sacrificing their mental health.”
Learn more about Priscilla
The DiNN Advisory Board will discuss, collaborate, and build with the DiNN staff and leadership team and we are incredibly grateful to each of them for their time, wisdom, and supportive energy.
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