Change agent, consultant, academic and researcher.
David has over four decades of experience in collaborating and advising government bodies and organizations on social issues.
RECENT MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS
Nova Scotia’s Healthcare and Housing Crisis: Prof. David Divine Advocates Collaborative Solutions
In a recent conversation with Community Update, Prof. David Divine, a distinguished advocate and graduate of prestigious institutions, has shed light on critical issues surrounding housing and healthcare, particularly affecting African Nova Scotians.
Drawing from his personal experiences as a black man who grew up in an orphanage, Professor Divine articulates the profound impact of personal circumstances on life’s trajectory. His insights underscore a visible housing crisis, emphasizing homelessness and the pressing need for government intervention. He advocates for collaborative efforts, stressing the pivotal role of community partnerships and credible groups in mitigating the crisis.
Addressing healthcare deficits affecting marginalized communities, immigrants, and indigenous populations, Devine critiques the current system. He advocates for an inclusive approach that recognizes and addresses diverse community needs, applauding recent efforts while acknowledging persistent challenges.
About David
David has occupied senior positions in social work practice and social housing in the UK. He ran a consultancy specialising in social work, housing and community health from 1994-2004. In 2004 he was headhunted for the James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada from 2004-2009, in addition to being a fully tenured Professor of Social Work at the university. During his time as Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Professor Divine assisted in acquiring over $3.8 million dollars in grant funding within 4 years.
David specialises in social work, race relations, social housing, diversity and inclusion. Through speaking engagements, coaching, consulting and research he works with clients to resolve complex and sensitive issues. As a collaborator, he pulls in subject matter experts when needed to assemble teams to tackle challenges.
FEATURED IN
DAVID OFFERS VALUE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
David delivers keynote speeches, roundtables, workshops and panel discussions on social work, race relations, diversity and inclusion issues. Drawing from academic and corporate experience, he approaches each speaking engagement with the client objective at the heart of the experience to achieve a measurable impact.
COACHING
Through one-to-one or group coaching sessions, David works with individuals, organisations and communities to tackle and overcome difficult issues. By establishing trust and allyship, his approach empowers clients to achieve short and long term goals.
CONSULTING
To create lasting change in areas such as race, diversity and inclusion in the workforce, leaders must work with divisions inside and outside of the organisation. David offers c-suite management and government departments great value by taking a snapshot of the organisation and working collaboratively to create recommendations that support new policies.
RESEARCH
Whether it be for community groups, government departments or corporate groups, Dave and his network are equipped to conduct action-led research. Building on decades of research experience in the United Kingdom, United States and in Canada through Dalhousie University, Professor Divine has the academic foundation and commercial intelligence to see how action-led research can spur progressive change.
Published Articles
From 1985 David has provided published work for newspapers, inquiries, reports, academic journals and publishers including the United Nations.
Years of Experience in Social Work
David’s earned experience from the field in the United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada is an asset when working with individuals and organisations.
Speaking Engagements
David has delivered over 100 speaking engagements in the United Kingdom and Canada in his career and offers keynote speaking engagements.
Contact
profdaviddivine@gmail.com
Phone Number
(902) 430-3591
Mailing Address
103 – 287 Lacewood Drive,Suite
181, Halifax, NS, B3M 3Y7