The Executive Leadership Committee
The initiative party is going to support a coalition leadership which will consist of 25 members, each representing different areas, communities, professions, and business types; to give us a broad democratic viewpoint and ensure that each member of all communities is represented. This list of party leaders will be disclosed in October 2020.
Minister Hakeem - Support in the community
For the past 30 years Hakeem has primarily been involved in the reformation and upliftment of the black community. His work has now expanded to the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. He believes that it is fundamental to create unity within our communities and so one of the ways he serves his community is by offering training and mentorship for boys and girls aged between 14 to 25. He also established an independent school named new mind preparatory in Brixton. However, his work does not end here; he also aims to educate and raise consciousness within the community. One example of his work is his involvement in the first reparations March. He not only organised the march, but also funded the event so that justice would be given to the victims of the Windrush scandal and also to raise people’s awareness to the cause.
Karen Castaneda – Marketing and social media
With Karen’s experience in Marketing, fund raising and social media, we believe that she will aid the Initiative Party in making a positive difference in the community. Being someone who came from a humble beginning, her community is especially important to her and she aims to improve it in any way she can.
Alison Johnson - Humanitarian and charity work
Alison is deeply passionate about social issues within the local communities. She formerly served as an education advisor on Croydon Council Foster Panel and has been involved in numerous programmes concerning education for the youth. She has also been involved in numerous programmes concerning the homeless and vulnerable members of society such as; being involved in the distribution of toiletries and sanitary items, charity work for DV refuges, organising a lunch club for the homeless and providing formal clothing for long term unemployed. As a member of Taking the Initiative Party, Alison believes there is much more that can be done to make better and more inclusive communities.
Micheal Page – Empowerment and sports
Michaels belief is that sports and empowerment are intrinsically linked. Sport is something that requires discipline, dedication, and commitment and these are all qualities that have helped him become successful in the highly competitive sport of mixed martial arts. As a member of the Initiative Party, Michael will be co-piloting free martial arts classes for children in the borough. He aims to teach the youth core values which are required for success in any field.
Sasha Johnson – Activist and community support
Sasha is an Oxford graduate with a First in Social Care. She has an immense passion for implementing change and justice and has been actively supporting the eradication of injustices in society by attending and leading protests. Although not everyone may agree with her methods, she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She is also committed to feeding the homeless and has personally been involved in delivering food and groceries to families that are in need.
Indira Kaler – Branding and Marketing
Indira is a fully qualified financial services consultant and a member of the marketing team here at The Initiative Party. As well as her current position within the company, she was also involved in the early stages of TTIP which was an exciting time. Being a member of the local community herself, Indira’s connection to the community runs deeper than just surface level. Hence why she is extremely passionate about the work she does with us. She is now responsible for the logo designs and branding, as well as dealing with all marketing and consulting for TTIP and other major brands.
Betty Evans - Social care industry
As the former Councillor for Lambeth, Betty is a dedicated advocator for change. She currently works in the care industry and is responsible for carrying out audits in care homes to ensure that adequate care is being provided. With her knowledge of local communities and understanding of the care system, we believe Betty can make a real difference in our local communities. She is also directly involved with the workers of our communities that provide the care in homes. Her hands-on approach to her work is the sort of initiative that gets things done in our community.