6 February 2027 - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This October, Onvero presents an exciting regional London networking event. As part of Black History Month 2023, join us as we explore the theme ‘Celebrating Our Sisters’, learn about contributions made, and discover future opportunities for collaboration. It is an opportunity for diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) professionals to engage in an insightful panel discussion, connect with industry peers, and enhance expertise in DEI.
Darren Duporte, (He/Him), Talent Acquisition and EDI Lead at BGF.
Darren currently works for BGF, applying his expertise to the full life cycle of the Talent Acquisition and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion processes. He is responsible for creating an inclusive high performing environment and culture, in which all of our employees and portfolio companies can thrive. This includes creating strategies and plans for the proactive identification, attraction, retention, engagement and internal mobility. Over his 15-year career, he has developed a proven track record of helping businesses build high performing teams, cultures and environments. His experience spans across the private and public sector, with a strong focus on leveraging ED&I.
Ashley Fontaine, (She/Her), Programme Manager at Circl.
Ashley is a programme manager at Circl, a social enterprise dedicated to building inclusive leaders and promoting social mobility through the power of coaching. When she’s not supporting businesses and young people from underrepresented backgrounds to develop their leadership skills by day, she’s working with a charity trustee board (InspireUK - The Charity) to provide accessible, therapeutic services to marginalised communities by night. As someone who openly speaks about the relationship between mental health, race (Blackness), and tailored wellbeing support, Ashley believes that everyone deserves the right to receive professional mental health care that truly cares about them.
Yassine Senghor, Director at Confronting Change.
Yassine is an EDI consultant, writer, facilitator, mentor, speaker, sensitivity coach, podcaster and occasional accidental model. Her areas of expertise are LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, building community spaces and creating anti-racist environments and embedding EDI practices & principles through an intersectional lens.
As a queer, fat, dark skinned, Black, African immigrant and gender non-conforming woman with a mixed bag of mental health challenges, her passion for equality, equity, and inclusion stems from the core of her very existence.
She believes that we all have the power to create the change we want to see in the world – through self-reflection, accountability, and action.
Why should I attend this event?
This event will focus on the following topics: • Gaining a deeper understanding of the significance and relevance of Black History Month in the context of UK workplaces, empowering you to effectively communicate its importance within your organisation. • Fostering an environment that recognises and celebrates the contributions of Black employees, aligning with the core values of BHM and creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. • Understanding the 'Supporting Our Sisters' theme in the context of Black History Month and learn how it can be effectively integrated into workplace culture to highlight the ongoing relevance and influence of BHM.Who should attend this event?
DEI professionals, managers, senior leaders, network leads, employees.Who are our guest speakers?
Darren Duporte, (He/Him), Talent Acquisition and EDI Lead at BGF.
Darren currently works for BGF, applying his expertise to the full life cycle of the Talent Acquisition and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion processes. He is responsible for creating an inclusive high performing environment and culture, in which all of our employees and portfolio companies can thrive. This includes creating strategies and plans for the proactive identification, attraction, retention, engagement and internal mobility. Over his 15-year career, he has developed a proven track record of helping businesses build high performing teams, cultures and environments. His experience spans across the private and public sector, with a strong focus on leveraging ED&I.
Ashley Fontaine, (She/Her), Programme Manager at Circl.
Ashley is a programme manager at Circl, a social enterprise dedicated to building inclusive leaders and promoting social mobility through the power of coaching. When she’s not supporting businesses and young people from underrepresented backgrounds to develop their leadership skills by day, she’s working with a charity trustee board (InspireUK - The Charity) to provide accessible, therapeutic services to marginalised communities by night. As someone who openly speaks about the relationship between mental health, race (Blackness), and tailored wellbeing support, Ashley believes that everyone deserves the right to receive professional mental health care that truly cares about them.
Yassine Senghor, Director at Confronting Change.
Yassine is an EDI consultant, writer, facilitator, mentor, speaker, sensitivity coach, podcaster and occasional accidental model. Her areas of expertise are LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, building community spaces and creating anti-racist environments and embedding EDI practices & principles through an intersectional lens.
As a queer, fat, dark skinned, Black, African immigrant and gender non-conforming woman with a mixed bag of mental health challenges, her passion for equality, equity, and inclusion stems from the core of her very existence.
She believes that we all have the power to create the change we want to see in the world – through self-reflection, accountability, and action.
More panelists to be announced shortly.
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