Company: Dream North Foundation, Cerritos, CA
Company Description: A Las Vegas and Los Angeles-based (USA) community development program, annually serving more than 1,000 underserved participants, with an emphasis on women and children. Our mission is to promote the advancement of underprivileged minorities, geared primarily towards those exposed to abuse, sex trafficking, and the judicial and foster care systems, throughout CA, NV, Jamaica & Bahamas.
Nomination Category: Support Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Support Staffer of the Year
 Nomination Title: Adrian English Washington, Executive Assistant
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the nominated support staffer's achievements since the beginning of 2022, OR an essay of up to 650 words? (Choose one):
An essay of up to 650 words
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video:
- If you are providing an essay of up to 650 words, place it in the following space:
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Meet Adrian English Washington, the Executive Assistant to Nychol Lyna, the Founder and CEO of Dream North LLC (DNE) and Dream North Foundation (DNF). Adrian is an excellent example of an individual who excels in both business and philanthropy. She has been instrumental in contributing to the success of DNE/DNF over the past five years.
The Dream North Foundation is a nonprofit organization in California and Nevada that helps underprivileged minorities, especially those who have experienced abuse, sex trafficking, and the judicial and foster care systems. Their mission is to encourage literacy, college, and career readiness, and bridging cultural gaps through global unification.
Adrian's role is not limited to her core responsibilities, as she actively participates in the planning and implementation of special projects aimed at fundraising for underprivileged children and women in various regions, including Los Angeles County (California), Portland (Oregon), Clark County (Nevada), and the Bahamas. She has helped impact over 5,000 women, children, and community members directly through DNE/DNF, with around 1,500 individuals impacted in 2022-2023 alone.
Adrian has achieved some notable accomplishments, including securing funding and supplies worth over $30,000 for 150 foster kids in the Bahamas in August 2022. Additionally, she traveled to the Atlantis Bahamas Resort to assist in organizing a community event for 200 individuals. She has also secured funds and donations of over $50,000 from various businesses, such as Better World Books, Barnes and Noble, Spread the Word Nevada, Target, Ross, DD’s Discount, CPK, Olive Garden, Raising Cane’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Good360, Comfort Cases, Capriotti’s, and In-N-Out Burger. She has obtained various grants totaling $35,000 from organizations such as Whole Foods Market, Supervisor Holly J Mitchell, and the Roger & Kate Graef Family Foundation from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, Adrian has assisted in the development and fundraising for "Story Time Young Entrepreneurs," a culinary arts after-school program sponsored by Supervisor Holly J Mitchell for at-risk middle and high school students in Los Angeles County.
Adrian's collaboration with the CEO showcases her administrative skills and understanding of the organization's broader goals. Her contributions have been invaluable, such as identifying a financial discrepancy for one of their business clients and implementing legal parameters and safeguards to obtain more funding and to solve the issue at hand.
Adrian's passion, dedication, and compassion have been integral in securing partnership collaborations and additional funding for nonprofit clients such as A Fighting Chance and Rochelle's Open Arms. Thanks to Adrian's hard work, DNE/DNF has received several certificates and acknowledgments from the City of Los Angeles, including recognition from 51st Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo, Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Black from 2022-2023.
In summary, Adrian English Washington possesses a diverse skill set, she is dedicated to achieving excellence and has made invaluable contributions to the Dream North Foundation (DNF) and Dream North LLC (DNE). As a mother of two and a wife, she has selflessly devoted her time to a worthy cause, displaying genuine compassion for those less fortunate. Recognizing her contributions would not only be a testament to her individual excellence but also a celebration of the vital role that support staffers play in the success of any organization.
- In bullet-list form, provide a brief summary (up to 150 words) of up to ten (10) of the chief accomplishments of the nominated support staffer since the beginning of 2022:
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From 2022 to 2023, Adrian:
Secured funding and in-kind supplies worth over $30,000 for 150 foster children in the Bahamas and traveled to help facilitate a community event for 200 people.
Obtained over $50,000 in funds and donations from major businesses. Additionally, securing grants totaling $35,000 from major organizations which showcases her B2B skills and dedication to growth.
One notable accomplishment is her role in developing and fundraising for "Story Time Young Entrepreneurs," a culinary arts after-school program sponsored by Supervisor Holly J Mitchell. Exhibiting a take-charge attitude and going beyond her role.
Played a crucial role in identifying and resolving a financial discrepancy for a popular business client, taking charge and ensuring a successful outcome.
Adrian's dedication has led to widespread recognition for the Dream North Foundation, including certificates from the City of Los Angeles, highlighting her invaluable contributions to the organization's success.
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