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 Director

Leads business development, strategic partnerships, sponsorship and fundraising relationships, authority liaison, public relations and the organisation’s wider strategic development.

Allie Garcia

Creative & Operations Director

Leads brand, creative direction, digital development, programme coordination, operations, logistics, supplier management, budget tracking and organisational reporting.

Manuel Torres

Community & Cultural Engagement Director

Leads 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.