About Us
Welcome
Black in Projects is a community, dedicated to supporting and advancing the careers of black professionals in every specialty of the project industry.
Black in Projects is here to help black women be more fulfilled and successful in their project careers. Whatever your current role or level within the project sector, we work with you to identify and reach your goals faster.
We will help you put our advice into action, supporting you to apply for jobs, learn new skills, deal with complex workplace situations, and increase your visibility. We can provide you with invaluable personal coaching and our resources will support you through every stage of your career.
Black in Projects is a space that will support you in elevating your career, your profile and knowledge in a safe environment.
Why Black Professionals?
We know that the mainstream websites and groups don’t understand the unique challenges that black professionals face and how we need different tactics to decrease the salary gap and increase our presence in the boardroom.
We want to raise the profile of black project professionals, help them to challenge the status quo where it matters and set the highest standards. In a complex world, we’re helping the profession deliver better because when projects succeed, society benefits, including our own communities.
Our Beliefs
- We believe that black professionals can achieve in any arena they choose.
- We believe that a fulfilling career is a matter of progress not perfection.
- We believe that professional growth is personal, however, no matter what stage you are in your career, we all benefit from a supportive community.
- We believe that lifelong learning is the vital tool that will create the tools to keep you in charge of your career path.
- We believe in real tools and resources, keeping it simple but effective.
- We believe in practical advice and to the point guidance.
We believe in You.
What We Offer
Learning
Coaching
Community
Team
Ona Ojukwu
Founder
Through out most of her career, Ona has had the experience of being the ‘only’ in the room and that is something that she has always wanted to change.
Ona, wants to support other black women to develop skills, gain access and understand their options.
Ona is an experienced Programme Manager with over 20 years’ experience in technology enabled transformation and general business projects.
First job after Uni: OFSTED Administrator
Favourite way to chill: Reading Fantasy or Sci-fi
Enthusiast of: All things sci-fi, particularly, Star Trek, Star Wars, Matrix Trilogy, and family holidays in the sun.
Elena Boon Grey
Founder
Elena has always been passionate about helping people to be the best they can be, both professionally and personally. Noticing that Black women don’t seem to progress to the same level within the project space as their counterparts, Elena wants to empower Black Women to reach leadership positions and direct the world in which they work.
Elena is a Programme Director who specialises in transformation and transition programmes.
First job after uni: Youth worker
Hobbies: Travel and reading
