OUR FOUNDERS
ELAINE DELA CRUZ
Elaine is an ICF executive coach, a consultant, speaker and a trainer. After a successful career working in the media industry, she saw that there was room to do things better and was placed to DO something about it.
Her passion and purpose is present in Project 23, calling herself a ‘positive disruptor’, wanting to actuate change for good. She’s not afraid to speak her mind and believes that the key to this work is to make the appropriate space for people to be themselves whilst offering the challenge that we all so often need. Her last role before Project 23, was as Commercial Managing Director at Dennis Publishing where much of her success came from focusing on building and leading the teams and individuals that worked with her.
Elaine’s a proud single mum, a first generation born Filipino-Londoner and a lover of music and eating.
Email: elaine@project23works.com
Twitter: @elainedelacruz
LinkedIn: /elainedelacruz
GARY RAYNEAU
Gary Rayneau is the co-founder of Project 23, an organisation that helps its clients create diverse and inclusive cultures. Driven by the fundamental belief that a culture of equity and belonging drives performance; Gary helps translate good intentions and ideas into action and sustainable change.
Combining this drive with a passion for detail, process and all what others might consider the 'boring but important' stuff; He enables companies to realise the value and importance of difference - all with a calm, logical yet punchy approach. Gary co-founded Project 23 in 2018 following a 17 year career in advertising and media.
Email: gary@project23works.com
Twitter: @garyrayneau
Linkedin: /garyrayneau
OUR ASSOCIATES
HAYLEY BENNETT
Hayley Bennett is a multi-award-winning Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and equality campaigner. She specialises in delivering workshops on race fluency, allyship and Inclusive Leadership. She is experienced in developing mentoring and leadership programmes, equipping ERGs/networks and facilitating change in workplace culture.
Twitter Handle: @hayleytvb
LinkedIn: /hayleytvb/
ANOUCHKA BURTON
Anouchka helps people who want to advance their professional and personal goals, by empowering them to break through barriers and claim a life where they can thrive.
Her coaching practice is rooted in evidence-based positive psychology theory, and she works with clients to explore topics including positive emotions, personal values, resilience, strengths and hope. Anouchka specialises in working with 18-25s and people from diverse and under-represented communities. Through this work, she aims to promote the development of inclusive cultures and wellbeing in the workplace.
Anouchka recently completed a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology at the University of East London. She is also an Associate Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
