Multicultural Women's Network

Chi Ting (Ling) Yip

Associate Solicitor at Wilson Nesbitt

Chi Ting (Ling) Yip is an Associate Solicitor at Wilson Nesbitt. Born and raised in Hong Kong, at the age of 18 Ling moved to England for university, before relocating to Northern Ireland in 2017. Ling qualified as a solicitor with Wilson Nesbitt in 2021 and specialises in Real Estate. Ling speaks four languages (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien and English) and is based in Bangor, Co. Down.

Diane Davis

Founder of Minorities Recognition Awards NI

Diane Davis is a prominent advocate for diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment in Northern Ireland. She is the founder and driving force behind the and Minorities Recognition Awards NI (MRANI), a registered charity where she also serves as the Director of Programmes and Minority Business Network Northern Ireland (MBNNI). Living and working in Northern Ireland, Davis has navigated numerous personal and professional challenges. Rather than allowing these obstacles to slow her down, they catalysed her mission to create a more equitable environment for others. Guided by her personal ethos “I made it. Because I mattered. she wants to help others succeed in their business or career journey” she has dedicated her career to paving the way for underrepresented professionals and business leaders. In 2022, Her and her Team officially launched the inaugural MRANI Awards. The initiative was established as a direct response to a clear need for greater visibility and support for ethnic minority communities, especially in the wake of societal challenges and prejudice targeting minority-owned businesses. Under her leadership, MRANI works to challenge harmful stereotypes, dispel myths, and showcase the substantial economic and social contributions that ethnic minorities bring to the country Davis's sustained commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive working environment has earned her widespread acclaim, including: • Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award (Winner, 2026): Presented by Queen’s Business School at the annual Women in Business Awards. This prestigious accolade recognised her exceptional dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and showcasing its tangible benefits within the wider business community

Sudha Van Der Have

Project Manager & Culture Network Leader at Translink

With over 15 years of experience at Translink, I have built a diverse career across multiple areas of the organisation, starting in 2009 as an administrative professional within a bus depot. Since then, I have developed extensive cross-functional expertise, working across bus engineering, infrastructure, property and estates, rail engineering, and legal services- data protection. Having lived in Northern Ireland for over 24 years, I bring both local insight and a strong appreciation for the value of community and inclusion within the workplace. I currently play a key role in the delivery of the Belfast Transport Hub, where I am responsible for liaising between construction teams and bus and rail operations. My focus is on ensuring that complex construction works are carefully planned and delivered with minimal disruption to live operations, while maintaining alignment with programme timelines and proactively resolving challenges as they arise. I serve as the Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition Project Manager for the landmark Belfast Grand Central Station, leading the integration of operational requirements into one of Northern Ireland’s most significant transport infrastructure projects and ensuring the station is fully prepared for successful opening and ongoing operations. I have found the project management role to be a natural fit, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and responsibility it brings. Beyond my core role, I am passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. As Chair of the Translink Cultural Network, I help lead a platform that supports colleagues who have recently joined the organisation from around the world. The network provides a sense of belonging, offering guidance, understanding, and practical support to help individuals settle into a new country and workplace. I am proud to be part of an organisation that not only supports diversity but actively leads in creating an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. Alongside my professional responsibilities, I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Queens University, Belfast in Construction and Project Management, further strengthening my technical and leadership capabilities.