GAP Network

		Paulette West MBE - Founder and Chief Executive Officer Guyanese born Paulette is a High Performing Organisation Manager for Barclays Bank PLC and has 30 years experience in Leadership and Operations. She sits on various Boards and Committees focusing on Diversity and Community Projects including Regional London Leader for the Cultural Diversity Network within Barclays Bank PLC. Paulette has organised scores of Employee Volunteering Projects including the creation of a Breakfast Club & Reading Support Programme for Primary Schools. She worked closely with Mildmay Mission Hospital raising funds and organising outings and parties for children who were HIV affected. A playground makeover for Haywards Adventure Playground for disabled and special needs children proved a great success. In recognition for all her contribution to the community, Paulette was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Zara Phillips MBE, BBC Sports Personality of the Year and daughter of The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. She is a Trustee of the African Caribbean Leadership Council (ACLC) and Chair of the ACLC Social Welfare & Counselling Committee. Paulette is the Events Executive for the Black Fundraisers Network and also the Chair of Ivy Entertainment, an Award Winning Performing Arts Dance Company. Paulette won the Platinum Award (the top award given in Barclays Bank) in 2006 for her outstanding and tireless contribution to the BME community and has been responsible for raising over a quarter of a million pounds for various charities. She has been profiled as a ‘Power Player’ in Pride Magazine and has appeared in The New Nation & The Voice Newspapers as part of their Business Advice Forum and is a regular contributor on business affairs. She has had business articles published in The Voice Newspaper and has written for Engage Magazine. Her interest in the ‘stars’ and astrology is worth testing. Tell her your star sign if you dare!

		Pat Passley - Director of Fundraising / Business Start-ups As Principal of London College of Law, Pat formerly was the Super Heavyweight Commonwealth Games Representative for GB. He is a successful fundraiser, a networker extraordinaire and counts many influential figures amongst his close friends. These relationships have further developed through his various positions as a Trustee of the Prince's Trust & Member of the National Learning Skills Council Adult Learning Committee. Pat has extensive knowledge in company formation and had business articles published in The Voice newspaper. The Former CRE Commissioner & Special Advisor to Trevor Phillips dares to admit to being a lifelong Chelsea Supporter and social magnet.

		Gina Osbourne - Founder and Chief Operating Officer 1993 Gina ventured into business retailing sportwear, sports equipment and accessories. Gina attained a Diploma in Retail Management at the London Institute of Retail Studies. Gina became involved with the focus group which formed the Barclays Cultural Diversity Network and acted as treasurer. Today Gina works for a Management Consultancy as a Project Manager assigned to BSkyB development project. Gina is passionate about her community and continues to provide support as Trustee and Treasurer for the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal, Committee member for Black Fundraisers Network, Chestnuts Community Centre and Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame Education and Community. A dedicated gooner(Arsenal) supporter.