Donna Ali has dedicated years of her life to ensuring that black and ethnic minority people in Wales, especially younger people, have a better school experience and skills to equip them on their professional and personal journeys. Living with her grandparents who were caretakers at a local school, Donna has always been around those closest to education settings.
The CEO of BE.Xcellence, the community organisation dedicated to the social mobility of black, asian and minority ethnic communities, Donna has dedicated her professional career to supporting young BAME people in particular, with various educational programs and even a new magazine.
Raised in Llanrumney in Cardiff, her childhood was filled with happy memories playing in the street with friends. With the '80s being a divisive time for some, especially concerning the acceptance of diversity, Donna was always aware that people might not accept her due to her skin colour. You can get more local news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
