Impact in Action: Client Testimonials
Intentional design. Measurable results.
“Dafina has the ability to take all the moving parts, ideas, conversations, and concerns and pull them together in a way that feels cohesive and actionable. She helped our Board identify where things were foggy or misaligned, and we walked away with real clarity, renewed confidence, and a concrete plan for where we are steering our organization.”
“Dafina helped move our board’s understanding of systems change from theory to practice. She created space for thoughtful reflection, challenged us to think more deeply about the root causes of poverty, and helped our trustees better understand what it truly means for philanthropy to invest in long-term change—not just immediate needs. Her facilitation was engaging, grounded, and deeply aligned with our mission and values”
-Donna Waites, President and CEO
“Partnering with Dafina elevates our HIV and community program design work. She brings deep expertise, and an ability to translate community realities into actionable program frameworks. She brings clarity, compassion, and rigor—an invaluable combination for any public health team committed to meaningful change.”
"Dafina’s coaching has helped me become a more grounded, values-aligned, and power-conscious leader. Her thought partnership has given me language, tools, and courage to manage with greater clarity, empathy, accountability, and care, especially in moments when the work is urgent, politically complex, and deeply personal. At a time when our movements are being asked to expand who we serve, how we lead, and what it means to be accountable to differently impacted communities, Dafina’s guidance has helped me stay rooted in my values while becoming more intentional about how those values show up in practice."
-Nonprofit Leader + Thought Partnership Client
“Dafina brought compassion and real-world examples to unpack the complicated and sometimes conflicting nature of non-profit leadership and management. The participants connected instantly and left feeling reinvigorated. It was just what we needed for this convening.”
-Dr. Linelle Blais, Executive Director Emory Centers for Training + Technical Assistance
-Dr. Kimberly Butler Willis, Co-Founder
-Gwen Chambers, Executive Director
