This webinar aims to reflect on the voices of those who have struggled with challenges and sought to overcome ‘

‘It is clear to me that individuals must embrace themselves lovingly, own themselves including their challenges in life, be their authentic selves, and allow themselves to change their circumstances as they wish to define them’.

Dr. David Divine

David has occupied senior positions in social work practice and social housing in the UK. He ran a consultancy specialising in social work, housing and community health from 1994-2004. In 2004 he was headhunted for the James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada from 2004-2009, in addition to being a fully tenured Professor of Social Work at the university. During his time as Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Professor Divine assisted in acquiring over $3.8 million dollars in grant funding within 4 years.

David specialises in social work, race relations, social housing, diversity and inclusion. Through speaking engagements, coaching, consulting and research he works with clients to resolve complex and sensitive issues. As a collaborator, he pulls in subject matter experts when needed to assemble teams to tackle challenges.