READY SET GREAT
Annual Youth Conference hosted by UNDP
Twenty two year old Shari Webb, a Ready Set Great 2024 delegate, is passionate about volunteerism and the environment. As the founder and executive director of the Love Across JA Foundation she has made it her mission to help disadvantaged individuals in Jamaica and spread awareness of the causes she is passionate about including the environment. She enjoys reading and learning new hobbies and embraces every opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Twenty two year old Shari Webb, a Ready Set Great 2024 delegate, is passionate about volunteerism and the environment. As the founder and executive director of the Love Across JA Foundation she has made it her mission to help disadvantaged individuals in Jamaica and spread awareness of the causes she is passionate about including the environment. She enjoys reading and learning new hobbies and embraces every opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Justin Wallace, 2024 Ready Set Great delegate, is a 19-year-old student of Calabar High School. He is a hardworking, dedicated leader, role model and academic scholar with a keen interest in environmental sustainability, national development, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He contributes to initiatives that promote a more sustainable and equitable future. Through his involvement in various extracurricular activities, including serving as Founder and Executive Director of the Male Empowerment Association, student leadership and an IBI Ambassador for the Governor General Programme for Excellence, he is dedicated to making a positive impact in his community and beyond.
Justin Wallace, 2024 Ready Set Great delegate, is a 19-year-old student of Calabar High School. He is a hardworking, dedicated leader, role model and academic scholar with a keen interest in environmental sustainability, national development, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He contributes to initiatives that promote a more sustainable and equitable future. Through his involvement in various extracurricular activities, including serving as Founder and Executive Director of the Male Empowerment Association, student leadership and an IBI Ambassador for the Governor General Programme for Excellence, he is dedicated to making a positive impact in his community and beyond.
Zahra Ennis, currently, Marketing Director and Operations Manager, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and brings over a decade of management experience to her role at Saddle Energy. Certified as a PV Associate by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), she combines her passion for renewable energy with her operational expertise to drive the company's mission towards a sustainable energy future in Jamaica.
Zahra Ennis, currently, Marketing Director and Operations Manager, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and brings over a decade of management experience to her role at Saddle Energy. Certified as a PV Associate by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), she combines her passion for renewable energy with her operational expertise to drive the company's mission towards a sustainable energy future in Jamaica.
Carlinton G. Burrell is a visionary leader driving cleantech innovation and climate resilience across the Caribbean. As CEO of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC), he spearheads efforts to cultivate a thriving ecosystem for sustainable entrepreneurship, empowering startups and early-stage companies to develop scalable solutions for climate challenges. Under his leadership, the CCIC has become a catalyst for green industry growth, fostering innovation, facilitating access to capital, and strengthening regional capacity in clean technology.
A respected authority on climate innovation and business development, Carlinton works closely with governments, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations to design impactful programs that advance sustainability and economic resilience in the Caribbean. His strategic collaborations have been instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that support the region’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Carlinton holds a Master’s Degree in Computer-Based Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in Computer Science and Electronics, both from the University of the West Indies (UWI). Additionally, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Scrum Master, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive transformative change in the climate innovation space. Through his dedication to cleantech entrepreneurship and sustainable development, Carlinton continues to position the Caribbean as a hub for climate-smart innovation.
Carlinton G. Burrell is a visionary leader driving cleantech innovation and climate resilience across the Caribbean. As CEO of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC), he spearheads efforts to cultivate a thriving ecosystem for sustainable entrepreneurship, empowering startups and early-stage companies to develop scalable solutions for climate challenges. Under his leadership, the CCIC has become a catalyst for green industry growth, fostering innovation, facilitating access to capital, and strengthening regional capacity in clean technology.
A respected authority on climate innovation and business development, Carlinton works closely with governments, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations to design impactful programs that advance sustainability and economic resilience in the Caribbean. His strategic collaborations have been instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that support the region’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Carlinton holds a Master’s Degree in Computer-Based Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in Computer Science and Electronics, both from the University of the West Indies (UWI). Additionally, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Scrum Master, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive transformative change in the climate innovation space. Through his dedication to cleantech entrepreneurship and sustainable development, Carlinton continues to position the Caribbean as a hub for climate-smart innovation.
Jonathan Hernould was born in Jamaica and brought up around the sea, which sparked his interest in marine life and conservation. This led to his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Iona College and his return to Jamaica thereafter. Since then, he has been working in the environmental field in Jamaica and the Caribbean for over ten years, conceptualizing, managing, and working on projects such as marine sanctuaries, sea turtle conservation, solid waste management, and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Specialized and highly skilled in coral restoration, he has been motivated to use the expertise gained from nearly a decade in the field. Having worked on coral restoration projects all over Jamaica and the Caribbean, he saw the urgent need for the coral reefs in the Port Royal Cays to receive much-needed attention. This vision became the foundation for Reef Construction Limited and the Port Royal Cays Coral Restoration Project.
In addition to his coral restoration work, Jonathan manages the White River Fish Sanctuary, where he oversees conservation strategies, community engagement, and marine habitat protection. His combined efforts in reef restoration and sanctuary management contribute to safeguarding Jamaica’s marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable coastal ecosystems."
Jonathan Hernould was born in Jamaica and brought up around the sea, which sparked his interest in marine life and conservation. This led to his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Iona College and his return to Jamaica thereafter. Since then, he has been working in the environmental field in Jamaica and the Caribbean for over ten years, conceptualizing, managing, and working on projects such as marine sanctuaries, sea turtle conservation, solid waste management, and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Specialized and highly skilled in coral restoration, he has been motivated to use the expertise gained from nearly a decade in the field. Having worked on coral restoration projects all over Jamaica and the Caribbean, he saw the urgent need for the coral reefs in the Port Royal Cays to receive much-needed attention. This vision became the foundation for Reef Construction Limited and the Port Royal Cays Coral Restoration Project.
In addition to his coral restoration work, Jonathan manages the White River Fish Sanctuary, where he oversees conservation strategies, community engagement, and marine habitat protection. His combined efforts in reef restoration and sanctuary management contribute to safeguarding Jamaica’s marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable coastal ecosystems."
Kirk Lyle Hall, CEO of INET Jamaica Ltd., is an e-tech waste recycling expert with over 15 years of experience in metal scrap and electronic scrap recycling and ten years in networking and computer hardware maintenance. He has a degree in computer science and has acquired skills in computer networking and design, programming and wireless networking. As a member of the Adventist Laymen services and industries, he helps operate the Good Samaritan Inn which caters for the needy and homeless, by providing them with food, clothing, shelter, health services and loving care.
Kirk Lyle Hall, CEO of INET Jamaica Ltd., is an e-tech waste recycling expert with over 15 years of experience in metal scrap and electronic scrap recycling and ten years in networking and computer hardware maintenance. He has a degree in computer science and has acquired skills in computer networking and design, programming and wireless networking. As a member of the Adventist Laymen services and industries, he helps operate the Good Samaritan Inn which caters for the needy and homeless, by providing them with food, clothing, shelter, health services and loving care.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
