About Distinct Visions
About the Consultants


Dr. Donnette P. Green: Emotional Intelligence Strategist
Dr. Donnette Green is a luminous beacon of purpose-driven leadership, an educator whose heart beats for change, and an Emotional Intelligence Strategist with an unwavering commitment to well-being. Her life’s work is an inspiring narrative of how emotional intelligence can weave transformation into the very fabric of society.
With over two decades of profound experience, Dr. Green has stood as a fortress for at-risk youth, providing family counseling and emerging as a pivotal connector linking communities to vital services they desperately need. Her mission is a symphony of change, resonating through the channels of emotional understanding.
FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH
Dr. Green has made the courageous decision to leave a 22-year career with Child Protective Services, where she endured several traumatic experiences, including facing a gun to her head and confronting the tragic reality of child deaths and other vicarious traumas. With remarkable resilience, Dr. Green chose HER—her well-being and her future—embracing a path of healing and renewal.
Brenda Brown: Experienced Social Work Professional and Educator
Brenda Brown is a seasoned Social Work Professional with over two decades of dedicated service in the statutory and voluntary sectors. She specializes in youth justice, social care, safeguarding, and workforce development. Currently, Brenda is a Senior Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, where she expertly leads the MSc program in Child Protection & Adult Safeguarding. Her passion for social work education, leadership, and practice-based learning is evident in her innovative approach to training and curriculum design.
Brenda is actively pursuing her PhD at Staffordshire University, focusing her research on workforce development in safeguarding and social work practice. She holds an MA in Professional Education & Training in Human Services from Kingston University and a BA in Social Work from Middlesex University. Her commitment to excellence is further showcased through her Postgraduate Practice Teacher Award and Verification as a Stage 2 Practice Educator.

