The DSI People of Colour Network

Like many People of Colour, I have become increasingly aware that business networks are one of the routes to success used by the people who have been – and in many cases still are – in charge; somewhere that is a safe space to talk about both the challenges you face and the successes you gain, with people who can support your professional journey. The People of Colour Network is all of those things, and it’s my privilege to chair it.

I am a sustainability specialist with experiences in the private and public sectors delivering environmental and social sustainability projects at a strategic, operational, and grassroots level to support values and purpose-driven change. I approach “sustainability” holistically as I believe environmental and social challenges are inherently intertwined.   I embody my collaborative and inclusive values in my work as I believe in working in partnership to achieve sustainable development. My approach to leadership is based on curiosity, connection and courage to allow space for my colleagues to flourish and develop within their roles and beyond. My core values are: connection, authenticity, and integrity. My values are the foundation in which I make any decisions, big or small.  My purpose is to support young people from minoritised backgrounds, specifically women including LGBTQIA+ women and AFAB (assigned female at birth) non-binary changemakers, find their passion for Sustainability and help them use their gifts towards creating a sustainable future that benefits everyone and not just the privileged few.

Beatrice is a sustainability and racial justice specialist who is a passionate advocate for anti-racism, decolonisation, equity and inclusive practices across all sectors. An avid public speaker and spoken work artist, Beatrice currently works as a project manager focusing on racial justice and Inclusion , and champions meaningful & often uncomfortable conversations, collaboration, practical commitments, actionable change and progress. Through her work, Beatrice supports different organisations to take an intersectional, decolonial, and holistic approach to anti-racism, and equitable and inclusive practice. She works to platform the myriad of voices and lived experiences of people of the global majority, ensure their value is recognised, and create representation in leadership and decision-making spaces in the sector. Beatrice believes systemic racism and injustice is deeply rooted in the social and environmental crisis and has researched how our education system deeply influences and perpetuates this, and the need for a new, decolonial, and reparative approach. Outside of her work, Beatrice works to display and platform the beauty of African culture, music , food and art. She mentors a group of young black students in her church, focusing on building their confidence, empowering them to realise their potential and purpose in Christ Jesus, and supporting them to overcome barriers they face.