Porscha W. is a dedicated education professional currently serving as Mentor Coordinator at The Catalyst Collective, where Porscha oversees mentor pairs to empower Black women mentoring Black teenage girls. With extensive experience in educational leadership, Porscha has held multiple roles at Hammersmith Academy, including Head of Year 11, Teacher of English and Drama, and Student Achievement Manager. Previous experience includes positions at NCS The Challenge and IntoUniversity, where Porscha contributed to youth programs and educational initiatives. Porscha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sussex and completed Initial Teacher Training at St. Mary's 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.