Chantal Alison-Konteh, the founder and Executive Director of Her Village, is a New York City native born and raised in The Bronx and Harlem. As a young black girl growing up in NYC’s housing projects, she witnessed firsthand the impact that systemic oppression has on families of color. She uses her voice for justice, equity, and access for all to break the cycles she’s seen ruin her community. Chantal has a Bachelors of Science in Youth and Family Studies from Nyack College. She has spent 10 years working with youth and their families in various capacities, from working with sex trafficking survivors to teaching English in NYC public schools the same needs continued to arise. Many NYC families were struggling with access to essential items. The idea for Her Village began in 2016 with a community baby shower at The Bronx River housing projects, which ultimately led in February of 2020 to Chantal establishing Her Village as a non-profit diaper bank, which now distributes thousands of diapers and period supplies each month. In addition to her work at Her Village, Chantal is a public speaker and political advocate on behalf of the women Her Village serves. Chantal lives with her husband and four children in The Bronx
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Vision to Impact. The Power Moves to Make Your Vision a Reality
It’s been on your heart for a while now. You’ve got this vision, you have a dream, but how do you make it a reality? How do you take your vision and create an impact in your community and the world? Join Chantal as she gives you the power moves you need to take your vision from a dream in your head to a reality in the world that impacts lives. Chantal will give you the tools and tips she used to build her non-profit organization from a vision to a high functioning organization that provides pandemic relief. You’re just a few power moves away from impacting the world.