Dane Lawrence

Founder & Chief Sales Officer @SALESFORCE1- Entrepreneur - Community Advocate

An active professional with over 25 years experience in sales, business management, sales consulting and product knowledge training in B2B and B2C environments.

An entrepreneurial thinker, who places a high priority on accountability and embraces the values of honesty, integrity and initiative.

President of Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

Email: Dane.Lawrence@drabpe.org

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Silvan Murray

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Treasurer of Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

Email: Silvan.Murray@Drabpe.org

Raymond Murray

Administrative Accountant For Black Youth Career Launch Program x Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

Email: Raymond.murray@drabpe.org

Katrina Johnson

Katrina Johnson is the Program Manager for the Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs (DRABPE). In this role, she oversees various initiatives aimed at empowering Black professionals and entrepreneurs within the community.

Before joining DRABPE, Katrina dedicated her career to working as a Child and Youth Worker, a field she is deeply passionate about. Her extensive community involvement includes serving on a board that organized monthly events to provide free meals and connect families with valuable community resources and services.

Katrina holds a diploma in Child and Youth Work from Centennial College and a bachelor’s degree in child and Youth Work and Sociology from Trent University.

In addition to her work with DRABPE, Katrina continues to engage in developmental studies on a part-time basis and is actively involved in volunteer work, serving her community in various capacities. She enjoys creative writing and occasionally performs spoken word and storytelling.

Program Manager For Black Youth Career Launch Program x Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

Email: katrina.Johnson@drabpe.org