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David MullingsChairman, Founder and CEO, Blue Mahoe Capital

David Mullings is Founder, Chair and CEO of Blue Mahoe Holdings, Inc. a privately held company based in Florida, USA that has ownership interests in a collection of diversified businesses operating in sectors including real estate, asset management, private credit, media and apparel, mainly connected to the Caribbean. Their main company Blue Mahoe Capital, Inc, is the first US-based company to receive SEC qualification to raise capital from the general public and invest in the Caribbean, successfully raising capital by selling shares for $10 per share at a valuation of US$250 million. He founded Blue Mahoe Capital to give retail investors easier access to investment opportunities in the Caribbean. As a business owner and investor, he credits his tenacity, competitiveness and drive to the discipline of his early roots in Jamaica and his advisor, Jamaican-Canadian billionaire Michael Lee-Chin.

Mullings currently serves as a Vice President of the Alumni Board of Directors for the University of Miami, serves on the Latin America and the Caribbean Initiatives Advisory Board for the Herbert School of Business at The University of Miami, the Board of Directors for the Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington, D.C., and was the first Future Leaders Representative for the USA on the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board which advised the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade for Jamaica.

David MullingsChairman, Founder and CEO, Blue Mahoe Capital

David Mullings is Founder, Chair and CEO of Blue Mahoe Holdings, Inc. a privately held company based in Florida, USA that has ownership interests in a collection of diversified businesses operating in sectors including real estate, asset management, private credit, media and apparel, mainly connected to the Caribbean. Their main company Blue Mahoe Capital, Inc, is the first US-based company to receive SEC qualification to raise capital from the general public and invest in the Caribbean, successfully raising capital by selling shares for $10 per share at a valuation of US$250 million. He founded Blue Mahoe Capital to give retail investors easier access to investment opportunities in the Caribbean. As a business owner and investor, he credits his tenacity, competitiveness and drive to the discipline of his early roots in Jamaica and his advisor, Jamaican-Canadian billionaire Michael Lee-Chin.

Mullings currently serves as a Vice President of the Alumni Board of Directors for the University of Miami, serves on the Latin America and the Caribbean Initiatives Advisory Board for the Herbert School of Business at The University of Miami, the Board of Directors for the Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington, D.C., and was the first Future Leaders Representative for the USA on the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board which advised the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade for Jamaica.

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Nadeen Matthews BlairDigital Strategy and AI Expert
Nadeen Matthews BlairDigital Strategy and AI Expert
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Gordon SwabyCEO and Co-Founder, EduFocal Ltd
Gordon SwabyCEO and Co-Founder, EduFocal Ltd
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Tyrone WilsonFounder President and CEO, ICreate Group
Tyrone WilsonFounder President and CEO, ICreate Group
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Ricardo Allen Founder and CEO One on One Educational Services Ltd
Ricardo Allen Founder and CEO One on One Educational Services Ltd
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Kymone BoothPartner, and Attorney at Law, Bruce Patterson Company
Kymone BoothPartner, and Attorney at Law, Bruce Patterson Company
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Julio DawkinsFinancial Consultant, ARCA Associates
Julio DawkinsFinancial Consultant, ARCA Associates
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Toni-Ann WilliamsChief Executive Office, MOSA Estate
Toni-Ann WilliamsChief Executive Office, MOSA Estate
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Alain CoxJamaica 4H Clubs Project Manager
Alain CoxJamaica 4H Clubs Project Manager
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Ricardo Gowdie Co-founder and CEO, Revofarm
Ricardo Gowdie Co-founder and CEO, Revofarm
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Carlinton BurrellCEO, Climate Change Innovation Centre
Carlinton BurrellCEO, Climate Change Innovation Centre
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Jonathan HernouldCEO, Caribbean Reef Construction
Jonathan HernouldCEO, Caribbean Reef Construction
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2024 Youth Partners

Ready Set Great is Planned, Led & Inspired by Youth – All leaders in their own right

Shamar WedderburnFounder and Director, Equipped To Speak Ltd.

Shamar Wedderburn has lived a life dedicated to impacting and empowering those around him. He is purpose driven, results oriented and inspired to help others on their growth journey. He is passionate about sharing knowledge with others, while championing authentic people development.
In 2021, Shamar founded ‘Equipped to Speak’ which has since evolved into an incorporated company which facilitates a myriad of personal and professional development-based training activities. Renamed Equipped to Speak Personal Development Services Ltd, this group enhances personal growth, and delivers strategic talent development for organizational excellence.
Shamar brings a unique ‘melting pot’ experience through local and regional NGO leadership involvement spanning six (6) years and manages to bring out all his experience with relatable and exciting consultations with the youth of Jamaica during his service as a youth partner at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-country office in Jamaica.

Shamar WedderburnFounder and Director, Equipped To Speak Ltd.

Shamar Wedderburn has lived a life dedicated to impacting and empowering those around him. He is purpose driven, results oriented and inspired to help others on their growth journey. He is passionate about sharing knowledge with others, while championing authentic people development.
In 2021, Shamar founded ‘Equipped to Speak’ which has since evolved into an incorporated company which facilitates a myriad of personal and professional development-based training activities. Renamed Equipped to Speak Personal Development Services Ltd, this group enhances personal growth, and delivers strategic talent development for organizational excellence.
Shamar brings a unique ‘melting pot’ experience through local and regional NGO leadership involvement spanning six (6) years and manages to bring out all his experience with relatable and exciting consultations with the youth of Jamaica during his service as a youth partner at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-country office in Jamaica.

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Christina WilliamsYouth Activist

Christina Williams is former Guild President in charge of 20,000 students on the Mona Campus and Intercampus Guild Chair in charge of all 50,000+ students on all 5 campuses in the region. She is former president of the Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students. Christina is a proactive and solutions-oriented individual who has managed numerous high impact socio-economic projects locally and globally with a keen love for people, places and positive change.

Christina WilliamsYouth Activist

Christina Williams is former Guild President in charge of 20,000 students on the Mona Campus and Intercampus Guild Chair in charge of all 50,000+ students on all 5 campuses in the region. She is former president of the Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students. Christina is a proactive and solutions-oriented individual who has managed numerous high impact socio-economic projects locally and globally with a keen love for people, places and positive change.

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Neville Charlton Founder, Youth Inspiring Positive Change Ja. Ltd

Neville Charlton, currently pursuing his degree in International relations, is a dedicated, dynamic & proactive leader and content creator with a passion for development through advocacy, volunteerism, peacebuilding and social change. Founder of his youth-led organisation, Youth Inspiring Positive Change Ja Ltd (YIPCJA) Neville and his team provides safe spaces for youth to engage in meaningful discussions and activities. His empathy is founded on a sincere belief in the goodness of others, and a desire to bring out the best in people. Neville lives by the manta "Change starts with me"

Neville Charlton Founder, Youth Inspiring Positive Change Ja. Ltd

Neville Charlton, currently pursuing his degree in International relations, is a dedicated, dynamic & proactive leader and content creator with a passion for development through advocacy, volunteerism, peacebuilding and social change. Founder of his youth-led organisation, Youth Inspiring Positive Change Ja Ltd (YIPCJA) Neville and his team provides safe spaces for youth to engage in meaningful discussions and activities. His empathy is founded on a sincere belief in the goodness of others, and a desire to bring out the best in people. Neville lives by the manta "Change starts with me"

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Jénine ShepherdFounder, Board Co-chair and President, Youths For Excellence (YFE) Ltd.

Jénine is the Board Co-Chair and President of Youths For Excellence Limited, a non-profit she founded at 17. The organization is based in 8 countries: USA, Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada and has assisted thousands of children to receive not only textbooks but also tablets, health checkups, travel passes, lunch passes, and resources for their parents, to facilitate employment via the backing of 26 corporate and government agencies across the Caribbean: KFC, Digicel, JUTC, and GraceKennedy amongst them.

For her work with YFE, Jénine earned recognition from the Prime Minister's Office via a Prime Minister's Youth Award for Nation Building in 2018 and has maintained the support of his office by being allowed to host YFE’s inaugural Back to School Event there in 2019. She went on to earn the Diana Award, named in honour of Princess Diana of Wales, in 2021. It is the most prestigious award in the world that a young person can receive for social action and humanitarian work. In 2021, she was also listed among the Caribbean 30 Under 30 Changemakers.

Jénine ShepherdFounder, Board Co-chair and President, Youths For Excellence (YFE) Ltd.

Jénine is the Board Co-Chair and President of Youths For Excellence Limited, a non-profit she founded at 17. The organization is based in 8 countries: USA, Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada and has assisted thousands of children to receive not only textbooks but also tablets, health checkups, travel passes, lunch passes, and resources for their parents, to facilitate employment via the backing of 26 corporate and government agencies across the Caribbean: KFC, Digicel, JUTC, and GraceKennedy amongst them.

For her work with YFE, Jénine earned recognition from the Prime Minister's Office via a Prime Minister's Youth Award for Nation Building in 2018 and has maintained the support of his office by being allowed to host YFE’s inaugural Back to School Event there in 2019. She went on to earn the Diana Award, named in honour of Princess Diana of Wales, in 2021. It is the most prestigious award in the world that a young person can receive for social action and humanitarian work. In 2021, she was also listed among the Caribbean 30 Under 30 Changemakers.

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Tavoy BarrettVice President, Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students (JUTS)

Tavoy Barrett is dedicated to service, leadership, and people development. His journey in higher office began at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.), where he ascended through the ranks of the Students’ Union, eventually serving as President for the 2022/23 academic year. In this role, Tavoy led a team of student advocates, attempting to bridge the gap between students, university management, and the issues impacting their pursuit of higher education.
The office of presidency equipped him with the experience and skills necessary for his current role as 2nd Vice President of the Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students (JUTS). In this capacity, he is responsible for Local and International Affairs, supporting and leading advocacy efforts to advance tertiary education locally; while championing the rights of Jamaican students at tertiary institutions both in Jamaica and abroad.

As a final-year Entrepreneurship major, Tavoy's interests extend into the digital realm. A fervent digital enthusiast, who believes in the power of digital advocacy and its ability to promote social issues, especially those affecting youth. His commitment to digital advocacy is exemplified through his role as the Digital Media Officer for the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network, where he translates advocacy initiatives into compelling digital outputs.
Tavoy's expertise includes community management, digital advertising, and brand development. As a member of the Ready Set Great team, he is dedicated to using his skills to support UNDP’s efforts to eradicate extreme and multidimensional poverty among youth, adding his small piece to the larger puzzle.

Tavoy BarrettVice President, Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students (JUTS)

Tavoy Barrett is dedicated to service, leadership, and people development. His journey in higher office began at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.), where he ascended through the ranks of the Students’ Union, eventually serving as President for the 2022/23 academic year. In this role, Tavoy led a team of student advocates, attempting to bridge the gap between students, university management, and the issues impacting their pursuit of higher education.
The office of presidency equipped him with the experience and skills necessary for his current role as 2nd Vice President of the Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students (JUTS). In this capacity, he is responsible for Local and International Affairs, supporting and leading advocacy efforts to advance tertiary education locally; while championing the rights of Jamaican students at tertiary institutions both in Jamaica and abroad.

As a final-year Entrepreneurship major, Tavoy's interests extend into the digital realm. A fervent digital enthusiast, who believes in the power of digital advocacy and its ability to promote social issues, especially those affecting youth. His commitment to digital advocacy is exemplified through his role as the Digital Media Officer for the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network, where he translates advocacy initiatives into compelling digital outputs.
Tavoy's expertise includes community management, digital advertising, and brand development. As a member of the Ready Set Great team, he is dedicated to using his skills to support UNDP’s efforts to eradicate extreme and multidimensional poverty among youth, adding his small piece to the larger puzzle.

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Anni-vee MooreYoung Women/Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP)

Anni-Vee is a dynamic and driven young professional with a foundation in International Relations and modern languages. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Government with a specialization in International Relations, at The University of the West Indies, Mona. With a passion for social development, policy building, and advocacy, Anni-Vee currently serves as Administrative Coordinator at Young Women and Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP) where she has assisted with the coordination of several community impact programs and initiatives. She also serves as YWOP’s Volunteer Supervisor under the Peace Corps Jamaica Response Program. Having contributed to social and community development in various other capacities, Anni-Vee is committed to continuous growth, youth engagement and advocacy across Jamaica.

Anni-vee MooreYoung Women/Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP)

Anni-Vee is a dynamic and driven young professional with a foundation in International Relations and modern languages. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Government with a specialization in International Relations, at The University of the West Indies, Mona. With a passion for social development, policy building, and advocacy, Anni-Vee currently serves as Administrative Coordinator at Young Women and Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP) where she has assisted with the coordination of several community impact programs and initiatives. She also serves as YWOP’s Volunteer Supervisor under the Peace Corps Jamaica Response Program. Having contributed to social and community development in various other capacities, Anni-Vee is committed to continuous growth, youth engagement and advocacy across Jamaica.

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Jhannel TomlinsonCo-founder, Caribbean Youth Climate Justice Coalition

Jhannel Tomlinson is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geography and Geology, UWI, Mona whose research has sought to assess the capacity of Community-based Organizations in eastern Jamaica to effectively support climate action. In addition to her academic work, she is co-founder of Young People for Action on Climate Change (YPACC) and GirlsCARE Jamaica. She is a 50 Next International Awardee who has received the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Environmental Protection in Jamaica, is the Caribbean Advisor for the Global Green Grant’s Next Generation Climate Board, and is a member of the Global Fund for Women’s Caribbean Feminist Climate Justice Movement Committee.

Working in these different spaces has allowed her to engage especially with rural women and the youth. She has been engaged in various activities on the local and international scenes, including guest lectures, conferences, social media campaigns, and panel discussions on climate change/justice, youth, women, and agricultural development. Her passion in taking a stand to educate others on climate change, helps to showcase the critical role we have to play and if we all work together, we can raise ambition, accelerate climate solutions and help to create a more sustainable future for youth particularly those in Jamaica and the Caribbean region.

Jhannel TomlinsonCo-founder, Caribbean Youth Climate Justice Coalition

Jhannel Tomlinson is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geography and Geology, UWI, Mona whose research has sought to assess the capacity of Community-based Organizations in eastern Jamaica to effectively support climate action. In addition to her academic work, she is co-founder of Young People for Action on Climate Change (YPACC) and GirlsCARE Jamaica. She is a 50 Next International Awardee who has received the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Environmental Protection in Jamaica, is the Caribbean Advisor for the Global Green Grant’s Next Generation Climate Board, and is a member of the Global Fund for Women’s Caribbean Feminist Climate Justice Movement Committee.

Working in these different spaces has allowed her to engage especially with rural women and the youth. She has been engaged in various activities on the local and international scenes, including guest lectures, conferences, social media campaigns, and panel discussions on climate change/justice, youth, women, and agricultural development. Her passion in taking a stand to educate others on climate change, helps to showcase the critical role we have to play and if we all work together, we can raise ambition, accelerate climate solutions and help to create a more sustainable future for youth particularly those in Jamaica and the Caribbean region.

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Lanisia RhodenFounder/Executive Director, Young Women/Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP)

Lanisia Rhoden is a Social Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Management and Business Consultant, who is passionate about Youth & Community Development and Entrepreneurship. She is committed to helping others identify and fulfil their purpose and helping NGOs globally become sustainable through Social Enterprise Development. Lanisia has over 12 years’ experience in the Non-Profit and Entrepreneurship sectors. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Award winning Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Young Women/Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP) an organization which provides career guidance, mentorship and entrepreneurship training and support to young people in Jamaica. She founded the organization in 2009 after becoming the JCDC Miss Manchester Festival Queen.

Lanisia RhodenFounder/Executive Director, Young Women/Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP)

Lanisia Rhoden is a Social Entrepreneur and Non-Profit Management and Business Consultant, who is passionate about Youth & Community Development and Entrepreneurship. She is committed to helping others identify and fulfil their purpose and helping NGOs globally become sustainable through Social Enterprise Development. Lanisia has over 12 years’ experience in the Non-Profit and Entrepreneurship sectors. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Award winning Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Young Women/Men of Purpose (YWOP/YMOP) an organization which provides career guidance, mentorship and entrepreneurship training and support to young people in Jamaica. She founded the organization in 2009 after becoming the JCDC Miss Manchester Festival Queen.

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2024 Partner Agencies

Represented by experts working in partnership with youth

Kishan KhodayUNDP Resident Representative for The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands

Kishan Khoday is Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office in Jamaica, from where he represents UNDP in The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos Islands.

For over two decades, Kishan has been a champion for inclusive and sustainable development, serving with UNDP for the past 25 years in Asia and the Pacific as well as the Middle East and North Africa. This included 15 years with UNDP Country Offices in China, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, advancing UNDP’s mandate to accelerate action on economic diversification and transformation, climate change and ecosystem conservation, women’s empowerment, disaster risk reduction, and human security. In recent years, Kishan served in UNDP’s regional offices for the MENA region based in Egypt and Jordan, overseeing the UN’s largest programme of assistance in the region to address the climate emergency and trends of multi-dimensional crisis. Prior to joining the UN, Kishan worked with government and community organizations in his home countries of Canada and India on issues of poverty reduction, ecological resilience and community empowerment.

Kishan has been a thought leader on the development agenda, publishing extensively on the planetary crisis, strategic policy and governance responses, with a focus on postcolonial and decolonial pathways for the Global South. He has served as a visiting scholar and research fellow at the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity at the Earth Institute, the Center for International Sustainable Development Law, and Tsinghua University; and a member of the International Law Association, the Indian Society for International Law, and the European Society of International Law. His work has been recognized by Time Magazine as a Global Principal Voice on the climate and energy transition, and as an Olympic torch runner on behalf of the UN and the cause of climate action.
Kishan is a Canadian of Indian origin, has traveled to over fifty countries, and has lived and worked across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Kishan is a scientist and lawyer, with expertise in planetary systems, climate change, ecosystem resilience, constitutionalism, postcolonial and decolonial theory, and resilience-based approaches to development. He holds a Juris Doctorate (Vermont Law) specializing in constitutional, international and environmental law; a Master of Science (Antioch New England) in resource management specializing in water and land governance; and a Bachelor of Science (McGill) in agriculture specializing in biodiversity and ecological change.

Kishan KhodayUNDP Resident Representative for The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands

Kishan Khoday is Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office in Jamaica, from where he represents UNDP in The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos Islands.

For over two decades, Kishan has been a champion for inclusive and sustainable development, serving with UNDP for the past 25 years in Asia and the Pacific as well as the Middle East and North Africa. This included 15 years with UNDP Country Offices in China, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, advancing UNDP’s mandate to accelerate action on economic diversification and transformation, climate change and ecosystem conservation, women’s empowerment, disaster risk reduction, and human security. In recent years, Kishan served in UNDP’s regional offices for the MENA region based in Egypt and Jordan, overseeing the UN’s largest programme of assistance in the region to address the climate emergency and trends of multi-dimensional crisis. Prior to joining the UN, Kishan worked with government and community organizations in his home countries of Canada and India on issues of poverty reduction, ecological resilience and community empowerment.

Kishan has been a thought leader on the development agenda, publishing extensively on the planetary crisis, strategic policy and governance responses, with a focus on postcolonial and decolonial pathways for the Global South. He has served as a visiting scholar and research fellow at the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity at the Earth Institute, the Center for International Sustainable Development Law, and Tsinghua University; and a member of the International Law Association, the Indian Society for International Law, and the European Society of International Law. His work has been recognized by Time Magazine as a Global Principal Voice on the climate and energy transition, and as an Olympic torch runner on behalf of the UN and the cause of climate action.
Kishan is a Canadian of Indian origin, has traveled to over fifty countries, and has lived and worked across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Kishan is a scientist and lawyer, with expertise in planetary systems, climate change, ecosystem resilience, constitutionalism, postcolonial and decolonial theory, and resilience-based approaches to development. He holds a Juris Doctorate (Vermont Law) specializing in constitutional, international and environmental law; a Master of Science (Antioch New England) in resource management specializing in water and land governance; and a Bachelor of Science (McGill) in agriculture specializing in biodiversity and ecological change.

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Jovi WilliamsProject Economist, Multilateral Technical Cooperation Unit, External Cooperation Management Division

Jovi Williams is a project development specialist with a history of collaborating with both local and international stakeholders to bring impactful projects to life. Committed to achieving results at the highest level, I strive to create meaningful change through strategic planning and innovative solutions. Beyond my professional endeavours, I have a deep passion for design and decor, where I channel my creativity into transforming spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments. My love for music and the creative arts is another cornerstone of my identity. Through my work and personal interests, I strive to infuse creativity into every aspect of my life, making each project and artistic endeavour a unique expression of passion and innovation.

Jovi WilliamsProject Economist, Multilateral Technical Cooperation Unit, External Cooperation Management Division

Jovi Williams is a project development specialist with a history of collaborating with both local and international stakeholders to bring impactful projects to life. Committed to achieving results at the highest level, I strive to create meaningful change through strategic planning and innovative solutions. Beyond my professional endeavours, I have a deep passion for design and decor, where I channel my creativity into transforming spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments. My love for music and the creative arts is another cornerstone of my identity. Through my work and personal interests, I strive to infuse creativity into every aspect of my life, making each project and artistic endeavour a unique expression of passion and innovation.

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Stephen Johnson PhDResearch Fellow, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) The University of the West Indies, Mona

Dr. Stephen Johnson is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in research methods and monitoring and evaluation methodologies. With a vast portfolio of projects and research publications focused on confronting developmental issues in Jamaica, the wider Caribbean, and the developing world, Dr. Johnson is committed to taking a pragmatic approach to development challenges. His expertise lies in advanced research methods, monitoring and evaluation, voting behaviour, user experience analysis, predictive analytics, harm reduction and behaviour modification campaigns.

The British Commonwealth Scholar holds a Ph.D. in International Relations (International Trade Policy) from the University of Sussex, UK. He also obtained an MSc in Government and a BSc in International Relations from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.

Dr. Johnson currently holds the position of Research Fellow, where he delivers lectures on Research Methods and equips graduate students with the necessary skills to conduct rigorous research. As a supervisor for graduate students, he provides personalized guidance and mentorship throughout their research journey. Dr. Johnson also serves as the chair of the youth development research cluster, where he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives research initiatives focused on youth development. Through his dedication to producing impactful scholarly research, he contributes to the academic community's knowledge base and promotes evidence-based practices.

Stephen Johnson PhDResearch Fellow, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) The University of the West Indies, Mona

Dr. Stephen Johnson is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in research methods and monitoring and evaluation methodologies. With a vast portfolio of projects and research publications focused on confronting developmental issues in Jamaica, the wider Caribbean, and the developing world, Dr. Johnson is committed to taking a pragmatic approach to development challenges. His expertise lies in advanced research methods, monitoring and evaluation, voting behaviour, user experience analysis, predictive analytics, harm reduction and behaviour modification campaigns.

The British Commonwealth Scholar holds a Ph.D. in International Relations (International Trade Policy) from the University of Sussex, UK. He also obtained an MSc in Government and a BSc in International Relations from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.

Dr. Johnson currently holds the position of Research Fellow, where he delivers lectures on Research Methods and equips graduate students with the necessary skills to conduct rigorous research. As a supervisor for graduate students, he provides personalized guidance and mentorship throughout their research journey. Dr. Johnson also serves as the chair of the youth development research cluster, where he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives research initiatives focused on youth development. Through his dedication to producing impactful scholarly research, he contributes to the academic community's knowledge base and promotes evidence-based practices.

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Renisha DaleySocial Officer, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)

Renisha Daley is currently the Senior Social Officer on the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) funded Basic Needs Trust Fund Project, implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). In her role she plans, executes and manages both social and infrastructural projects aimed at poverty alleviation in the sectors of Access & Drainage, Education & Human Resource Development and Livelihoods Enhancement. Renisha holds a Masters Degree in Social Work with a specialization in Social Administration and Development from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is passionate about nation building, especially the development and transformation of rural communities through people centered economic and social development.

Renisha DaleySocial Officer, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)

Renisha Daley is currently the Senior Social Officer on the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) funded Basic Needs Trust Fund Project, implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). In her role she plans, executes and manages both social and infrastructural projects aimed at poverty alleviation in the sectors of Access & Drainage, Education & Human Resource Development and Livelihoods Enhancement. Renisha holds a Masters Degree in Social Work with a specialization in Social Administration and Development from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is passionate about nation building, especially the development and transformation of rural communities through people centered economic and social development.

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Gwyneth Harold DavidsonCommunications Specialist, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)

As PIOJ Communication Specialist, Gwyneth builds and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders. This involves managing media inquiries, creating engaging content to highlight the institute's work, and representing the PIOJ at collaborative events like Ready Set Great. The role focuses on strategic communications to support the organization's goals.

Gwyneth Harold DavidsonCommunications Specialist, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)

As PIOJ Communication Specialist, Gwyneth builds and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders. This involves managing media inquiries, creating engaging content to highlight the institute's work, and representing the PIOJ at collaborative events like Ready Set Great. The role focuses on strategic communications to support the organization's goals.

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Samantha WilmotLocalisation Officer, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Planning Institute of Jamaica

Samantha Wilmot, J.P., is currently the Localisation Officer, with the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the Planning Institute of Jamaica. In her role, she supports agencies incorporating the national goals into corporate business plans. She is also a Justice of the Peace and an Attorney-at-Law. Ms. Wilmot has been a member of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat since 2012, with a focus on the implementation of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Communications Programme prior to assuming her position as Localisation Officer in 2022.

She is also a car enthusiast, becoming the first female to establish an all-female car group, through which she has been positively transforming Jamaica’s car scene. In her free time, she can be found at car shows, hosting events, and singing.

Samantha WilmotLocalisation Officer, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Planning Institute of Jamaica

Samantha Wilmot, J.P., is currently the Localisation Officer, with the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the Planning Institute of Jamaica. In her role, she supports agencies incorporating the national goals into corporate business plans. She is also a Justice of the Peace and an Attorney-at-Law. Ms. Wilmot has been a member of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat since 2012, with a focus on the implementation of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Communications Programme prior to assuming her position as Localisation Officer in 2022.

She is also a car enthusiast, becoming the first female to establish an all-female car group, through which she has been positively transforming Jamaica’s car scene. In her free time, she can be found at car shows, hosting events, and singing.

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Jamaro MarvilleUNDP Programmes Analyst
Jamaro MarvilleUNDP Programmes Analyst
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Gillian ScottUNDP Communications Analyst
Gillian ScottUNDP Communications Analyst
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Nikeisha LeeUNDP Executive and Information Associate
Nikeisha LeeUNDP Executive and Information Associate
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Mark GreenUNDP Finance and Administrative Assistant
Mark GreenUNDP Finance and Administrative Assistant
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