Leadership & Governance
A serious cultural organisation built with transparent leadership.
Dominican Parade UK CIC is led by a small leadership team and is developing the governance, advisory and community structures needed for responsible long-term growth.
Founding Team
Community leadership with a long-term public mission.
The leadership team is building Dominican Parade UK CIC as a year-round platform for culture, education, community connection and future public celebration.
Dionis Garcia
Business & Strategic Partnerships DirectorLeads business development, strategic partnerships, sponsorship and fundraising relationships, authority liaison, public relations and the organisation’s wider strategic development.
Allie Garcia
Creative & Operations DirectorLeads brand, creative direction, digital development, programme coordination, operations, logistics, supplier management, budget tracking and organisational reporting.
Manuel Torres
Community & Cultural Engagement DirectorLeads community mobilisation, cultural programming, youth outreach, community feedback, inclusion and engagement with Dominican and wider communities.
Governance
Built for trust, safeguarding and responsible delivery.
Community Interest Company
Registered UK CIC, Company No. 16778217, developing activity for public benefit and community value.
Responsible governance
Director oversight, documented decisions, proportionate controls and clear distinction between proposed and confirmed activity.
Safeguarding commitment
Youth and education activity will only develop with appropriate safeguarding, supervision and partner checks in place.
Transparent partnerships
Sponsors, funders, schools and community partners will be described accurately and agreed transparently.
Advisory Network — coming soon
We aim to build an advisory network of educators, cultural professionals, community leaders, fundraising specialists, youth workers, media professionals and business leaders as the organisation grows.
Community Ambassadors — coming soon
A future ambassador pathway may support community voice, youth leadership, cultural representation and local engagement, subject to capacity and safeguarding.