The Catalyst Collective (Organisation CIC)
Elise Hensiek is an experienced professional specializing in people and culture, currently serving as a Trustee at Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge and as the Director of People and Culture at Smart Works Charity. In addition, Elise is an Advisory Board Member at The Catalyst Collective. Previously, as Chief People Officer and the first Head of People and Culture at The New Humanitarian, Elise focused on enhancing organizational culture and implementing progressive HR policies. Other notable roles include Global Resourcing Manager at Cundall, where Elise led recruitment initiatives aligned with DEI strategies, and Head of People at TouchNote, which involved scaling the team and improving gender diversity. Elise's early career included significant positions at Amnesty International, University of the Arts London, and other organizations, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Kingston University.
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The Catalyst Collective (Organisation CIC)
The Catalyst Collective provides mentoring for the next generation of Black Women. We believe that mentoring can be a powerful intervention in the lives of young women. We recruit, train, match and support young professional Black women with Black teenagers for year-long, meaningful mentoring relationships. Vision: The vision of The Catalyst Collective is to create a society in which Black women are well represented in all educational and professional settings, and Black teenagers can access a range of representative role models to inspire them and to help them develop towards achieving their goals. Objectives: The Catalyst operates with three core objectives: 1. To connect young Black women with relatable role models to act as mentors for a year of high-quality mentoring. 2. To support mentees and mentors in achieving SMART goals which will help them to progress towards future aspirations. 3. To create a rewarding and quality volunteering experience that develops the leadership skills of professional Black women and provides them with access to a wider network and other opportunities.