I benefitted greatly from working with Viana during 2024. She helped with editing, refining a job description, communications and shortlisting for a new role: Co-Head of Regenerative Futures Fund at Foundation Scotland. Viana brought to this her depth of experience around diversity, equity and inclusion, a critical eye with a clear focus on designing and implementing an inclusive recruitment process. The feedback we received from applicants and interviewees on the inclusive approach was positive. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Viana again, in fact I really hope that I get to work with her soon, and I'd recommend her as a professional, experienced and thoughtful colleague.

“pRESPECT's "Anti-Racism Active Learning Programme" is an effective program that equips participants with the knowledge and tools to initiate positive change. It includes insightful lessons, group discussions, and online resources. Under Viana's guidance, each participant's voice is valued in a safe space. I highly recommend pRespect for a powerful anti-racism program that yields tangible results.”

“Viana conducted three workshops at the 'Seachange Development Lab' held in Tiree in 2022, and her performance was outstanding. She managed to inspire all 30 women in the group to reevaluate their online and workplace presence. Although the sessions were brief, her impact was profound, and even after three weeks, the entire group is still buzzing with excitement thanks to her mentoring.”

“We felt [pPRESPECT Hub placements] would be a great way to build on our partnership with pRESPECT to support underrepresented groups and to provide an experience that will enable someone to access their desired career path. We felt supported throughout the process and enjoyed the positive and collaborative relationship that pRESPECT have with their partners.”

“Viana's program helped me reflect on what I truly wanted out of my career by exploring both my work and personal barriers that were more aligned than previously thought. Not only offering an avenue to explore those barriers but also providing the useful tools to help confront them and make both career and personal life decisions a much easier process. Thanks again, you truly have helped me develop tools to help me through my career and personal life.”

“Thoroughly planned program, easy to follow and understand. Having different ways and examples to deal with questions was unique and wonderful. It was well presented. Well done!” Feedback from our Anti-Racism and Allyship Strategy Program.”

“Before joining this course, I knew how racism can be subtle in our society. However, I never realised how far it could go. The work is crucial because we cannot simply sit back and say, “That’s not my problem.” We all need to take action” – Feedback from our Anti-Racism and Allyship Strategy Program.

Viana gave a brilliant guest lecture to students taking the Social Innovation MSc at GCU, encouraging them to take a moment to reconnect with their original ambitions for studying Social Innovation and practical advice on how to make their ambitions a reality. What was especially noticeable was how some of the quieter students were clearly fired up by the lecture and came forward to talk about their ambitions during the class. Thanks so much Viana, you really got them thinking!