Born in Islington, London, and lived in Nigeria and North America, I was desperately searching for purpose and meaning, when in my third year of university, I was invited to a businessmen’s breakfast meeting (FGBMFI) in Lagos, Nigeria. It was there that I found faith and the meaning I (and all humanity) was seeking in all the wrong places.

After graduating, I returned to the UK and went on to study in the US, where I was privileged to learn from some amazing leaders. One of the modules involved a mission tour across East Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Malaysia, and later Europe and the UK.

When back in the UK, I worked at various corporations and continued to find purpose in each role by viewing it through the lens of faith and mission.

Workers Aflame! was launched as a corporate staff network in 2009. It sat comfortably within the Diversity Framework and raised awareness of the benefits of faith and belief at work. We discovered that if employees  could bring their authentic selves to work, the benefits include enhanced well-being, increased staff morale and a more collaborative and cohesive work environment. We organised various events including lunchtime gatherings, talks and discussions, Christmas/Easter events, and others including the Alpha Course.

The network transitioned during the pandemic and became an online platform supporting workers across London.

I was privileged to serve as Trustee of the historic charity Christians At Work (CAW), and at Transform Work UK (TWUK) as Lead Ambassador.

I now reside in the great city of Aberdeen, UK, and seek to be a solution to the issue of sustainability by supporting New Scots, refugees and Asylum seekers to regain their sense of identity, dignity and worth.

As a contemplative, I thrive in natural habitats and enjoy nature-walks as well as reading, writing and creative design. I also enjoy a good conversation, learning about people and events.

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Queen Elizabeth II said:

"‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’… Despite being displaced and persecuted throughout his short life, Christ’s unchanging message was not one of revenge or violence but simply that we should love one another.” (Christmas message, 2015)

Angela Merkel said:

'I am a member of the Protestant Church. I believe in God, and religion is also my constant companion, and has been for the whole of my life. We as Christians should, above all, not be afraid of standing up for our beliefs..." (former Chancellor of Germany) - Wiki

Elizabeth Oluwatayo David