Davina Angus
Davina Angus (She/Her) is a pioneering nonprofit executive, impact strategist, and thought leader with over 16 years of experience driving philanthropic initiatives, foundation strategy, and transformational change for mission-driven organizations. She currently serves as Executive Director of Hunts Point Alliance for Children, where she leads operations, human resources, programming, and overall organizational strategy, working with a compact but dynamic team to serve the Hunts Point community. Guided by her "three E’s" Excellence, Equity, and Empowerment Davina centers equity in program design and decision-making while emphasizing servant leadership and creating access and opportunity for children and families. Davina’s career spans a range of leadership roles in mission-driven organizations. She began in hospital settings in Massachusetts, including Children’s Hospital Boston and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, before moving into youth and educational nonprofit leadership. She has served as Senior Program Director at New York Edge, Deputy Executive Director of the Public Schools Athletic League, Executive Director for the American Camp Association (NY/NJ) overseeing the Tri-State Camp Conference, and Vice President of Programs at PENCIL, a college and career readiness organization. Throughout her career, she has successfully built strategic partnerships, expanded programming across communities, and secured significant funding to support impactful initiatives. A recognized changemaker and board leader, Davina currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and has been honored on the Power Women of the Bronx (2025), Empire Whole Health Heroes (2023), and Bronx Power List (2023). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Society & Health/Public Health) from Simmons University and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from UMass Boston, along with board governance certifications through BoardBuild. Passionate about equity, youth development, and measurable social impact, she is available for speaking engagements on nonprofit leadership, foundation relations, and building systems that empower underserved communities.
• Governance with Equity: DEI for Nonprofit Boards Certification
• Essentials of Nonprofit Board Governance Certification
• Simmons University - BA, Sociology - Society & Health (Public Health)
• UMass Boston - MS, Nonprofit Management
• Power Women of the Bronx
• Empire Whole Health Heroes Award
• Named to the 2025 Power Women of the Bronx list
• Included on the 2023 Bronx Power List
• Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
• Nonprofit New York
• Women of Color in Philanthropy and Fundraising (WOC)
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family's reinforcement. Their unwavering support of my career goals, ambitions, and achievements is invaluable.
As well as my general willpower to succeed, rooted in my desire to continue to make my family and borough proud and expand on positive impact for those in need.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to get and stay involved. Engaging in diverse opportunities not only builds experience but also strengthens your network. I’ve applied this by participating in initiatives such as the Bronx Power Women & List (2023 & 2025), contributing to Crane’s Business & Empire Blue Cross Blueshield, supporting Girl Scouts (GSUSA) in the Hudson Valley region, and even engaging with community service throughout the Bronx.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Her central counsel: extend yourself grace. Treat nonprofit work as both mission-driven and a business; build supportive networks, expect setbacks, and lean on collaborators to navigate challenges.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field is securing the right funding and resources to support programs effectively. Equally important is staying connected to the community and understanding its evolving needs, so that initiatives are both relevant and impactful.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I prioritize my three E’s of commitment: Excellence, Equity, and Empowerment. I strive for excellence in everything I do, ensure fairness and inclusion in my interactions, and focus on empowering others to reach their full potential—both in my professional and personal life.
