ABOUT US
Institute of Leadership Deployment is a group of individuals from all walks of life that have come together to assist in making our society a better place. We work together on projects that we believe will help make a difference in the identified eight fields: home, ministry, arts, medical, regions, business, government and education. We decide on ways we can enhance each of the eight fields and make our ideas become reality.
ILD PRESIDENT
Dr. David Banks is a graduate of Bryan College, Jacksonville Theological Seminar and Kingdom University. He is the Pastor Overseer of The Empowerment Embassy in Chattanooga TN. He is the Founder of the Embassy School of Nations and Institute of Leadership Deployment. Dr. Banks is the Director of Leadership & Professional Development for the City of Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Banks has expertise in Relationships, Study of the Kingdom of God, Leadership Development, Motivation and Purpose Discovery.
He has worked in the field of personal and professional development for over twenty years. He has conducted trainings nationally and internationally-India, Canada, Philippines, Mexico, Africa, Australia and Trinidad & Tobago.
Dr. Banks is the author of two books; a marriage book: “Draw Me Close,” a children’s book: “My Daddy’s Coat,” and a contributing author for Leadership Book; “It’s Start With Me.” He and his bride, Lady Sylvia Banks are based in Chattanooga, TN and have three children.
ILD CARIBBEAN COORDINATOR
Felina's purpose is to equip orphans and young adults to change their mindsets so they can become positive contributing members of society. She has organized many youth/kids summer camps and weekend retreats for adults where she has written curriculum that can capture the participants which guides them towards new mindsets and skills. The culmination of her life work has been aimed at specifically at influencing people to change the way they think to see things from a new perspective.
Performing on national stages from the age of five, she is a dancer who won many competitions throughout her years. Transitioning into a new season she discovered her talents of singing and writing songs. Modeling, acting, teaching, puppeteering, hairdressing, make-up artistry and public speaking are all part of her portfolio of skills. Felina has worked as a Secretary/Administrator in many organizations and spent many years tutoring students with learning difficulties as requested by desperate parents. Her work experience includes managing retail stores and restaurants, serving on boards in different organizations and helping people start up new businesses in various sectors.
Felina currently designs and produces wedding dresses for her sole trader business, Trifujon. She teaches online classes for her company, Young Champions Mentoring Ltd, which offers short courses for students of all ages to be trained in various skills. Mrs. Brytson is passionate about architecture and loves creating things with her hands including her own fashion designs, artwork and home decor. Her life goal will be realized when she opens an orphanage and has influenced positive mindset change in people all around the world.
ILD AMBASSADOR PRESIDENT, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Amber Ramey is the President of the Trinidad Youth Ambassadors. Over the years, Amber has had the privilege of working in both primary and secondary schools which stirred her already God given passion for children. She stands as an advocate for abused and neglected children who do not have the courage to speak up and to stand for themselves, a voice to the voiceless. Amber pursues the equality in which the voice of the future can be heard and considered amongst the world. She aspires to equip the youths with the essentials to adulthood and educate them about the world which they would lead.
Amber is certified in Occupational Health and Safety, landscaping and interior decorating. She is presently the Executive Assistant for the Premier Safety company of the Caribbean (CSP). Amber spends her time volunteering for community services and charity work. She enjoys art, adventuring and exploring hidden sights of the Caribbean.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Adinah Nataki Sandy is a photographer, motivational speaker and content creator who has been inspiring her community, Trinidad and Tobago, and the world at large since 2019 through her Facebook pages' Adinah's photography' and' Adinah Sandy's Motivational Speaker'. With her motivational videos and quotes known as D's quotes, she touches the hearts and minds of her followers whilst triggering thought-provoking dialogue. As a young entrepreneur, she executes photoshoots, manages social media pages of her clients and assists her family with their business.
Adinah Sandy Formerly known as Dinamite was a HIP HOP artist with the music group D-linc up until she found her passion for photography and content creating. In addition to motivating her peers, she has embarked on advocating for gender equality and mental health issues from the year 2020 and still continues to do so. Ms. Sandy understands how important it is for society's youth leaders and positive role models to become visible and this drives her passion for self-development.