Atnre Alleyne

Atnre Alleyne is the founder of The Proximity Project, a diversity and inclusion firm that helps organizations build deeper and more authentic connections with marginalized communities.1 Here are some key details about Atnre Alleyne:

Professional Background

Atnre has extensive experience in education, advocacy, and leadership:

• Founder and CEO of TeenSHARP, an organization that prepares students of color for top colleges and equity-centered leadership2
• Former Director of Talent Management at the Delaware Department of Education2
• Founded and led an education advocacy organization called DelawareCAN: The Delaware Campaign for Achievement Now2

The Proximity Project

Atnre launched The Proximity Project in 2020 with the mission of helping leaders and institutions become anti-racist and proximate to the communities they serve.4 The organization offers:

• Cohort-based training programs for leaders in education, healthcare, and data fields3
• Unique learning experiences like the Harambee Delaware program for nonprofit founders and leaders of color4

Achievements and Affiliations

• Alumnus of Pahara NextGen, the Strategic Data Project, and the 4.0 Angel Syndicate1
• Serves on the advisory board of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard1
• Member of the Council of Advisors of ChristianaCare Health System1

Writing and Speaking

Atnre regularly writes and delivers talks on topics including:

• Racial justice
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Philanthropy
• Education policy

He has appeared on the TEDx red carpet and has written for various publications including TheGrio, The 74 Million, and Delaware Business Times.1

Personal

Atnre is married to Tatiana and is the father of three children: Zoryana, Nazariy, and Taras.12