Our Collaborators

ECG’s members bring together expertise across education, youth development, organisational leadership, research, and community impact. This section highlights members through short blurbs that introduce their areas of contribution in a clear and accessible way.

Members – K-12

Members in this category contribute to school leadership, special education, curriculum support, student development, and child-centered learning.

Caroline Roberts

Caroline Roberts

Special Education

Supports inclusive learning and student development through expertise in special education and K-12 practice.

caroline.roberts@yahoo.com
Dianne Abel-Jeffery

Dianne Abel-Jeffery

Educational Leadership

Brings a growing leadership perspective to strengthening school culture, administration, and educational impact.

dianneabel2@gmail.com
Lindy Richmond

Lindy Richmond

Clinical Psychology

Contributes insight into student well-being, emotional support, and the psychological factors that influence learning.

lindyrichmondmodeste@gmail.com
Cheryl Barnabe-Bishop

Cheryl Barnabe-Bishop

Curriculum Consulting

Helps shape effective teaching and learning through curriculum development and instructional guidance.

bcheryl543@yahoo.com

Members – Higher Education

These members bring knowledge in leadership, faculty development, policy, research, belonging, and higher education systems locally and across the diaspora.

Aleshia Allert

Aleshia Allert

Educational Leadership

Offers experience in education leadership with a focus on guiding institutions toward growth and effectiveness.

aleshia.allert@gmail.com
Lisa-Francis-Charles

Lisa-Francis-Charles

Faculty Development

Supports the advancement of teaching quality and academic excellence through faculty development work.

lisafrancis.tamcc@gmail.com
Caroline Henry-Packer

Caroline Henry-Packer

Student Voice & Belonging

Champions learning spaces where student voice, belonging, and inclusion are central to educational success.

Dr.Henry@caroline.j.henry.com
Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas

Business Computer Information Systems & Technology

Brings a cross-disciplinary perspective that connects technology, systems thinking, and educational development.

patricia246@hotmail.com
Salisha Marryshow

Salisha Marryshow

Health Services Research

Contributes research insight that supports evidence-based thinking around services, systems, and community outcomes.

salisha.marryshow@vumc.org
Judy-Ann Auld

Judy-Ann Auld

Inclusive Education

Focuses on inclusive education and equitable learning opportunities for students across varied needs and contexts.

Iauldjudyann55@gmail.com
Verna Knight

Verna Knight

Educational Policy & Planning

Supports strategic thinking around policy, planning, and long-term educational improvement.

verna.knight@cavehill.uwi.edu
Laurie Lambert

Laurie Lambert

African Diaspora Caribbean Literature

Enriches the collective through scholarship that connects culture, identity, literature, and Caribbean thought.

llambert3@fordham.edu

Members – Tertiary

This group reflects expertise that supports tertiary education, student growth, institutional development, and the broader learner journey.

Marva Bowen-Neptune

Marva Bowen-Neptune

DEI & Student Support

Brings a perspective rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered institutional support.

marvab@tamcc.edu.gd
Desire Collins

Desire Collins

Teacher Education

Supports teacher preparation and the development of strong educational practice for future educators.

deejew227@hotmail.com
David Ambrose

David Ambrose

Linguistics & Writing

Contributes expertise in language, communication, and writing as essential tools for learning and development.

davida@tamcc.edu.gd
Nichole Alexander Farray

Nichole Alexander Farray

Educational Psychology

Offers insights into how learners think, grow, and succeed through educational psychology.

nalexed@gmail.com
Kemoy Edwards

Kemoy Edwards

Higher Education Management

Supports conversations around tertiary systems, institutional leadership, and the management of higher education.

ksjksj20@bath.ac.uk

Members – For-Profit Organisation

Members in this area contribute private-sector leadership, responsibility, organisational psychology, and management insight that can support sustainable growth.

Clara Louison

Clara Louison

Industrial Organisational Psychology

Brings expertise in workplace dynamics, leadership development, and healthy organisational environments.

claralouison@gmail.com
Ron Sookram

Ron Sookram

Corporate Responsibility

Supports values-driven leadership and responsible organisational practice with a community-minded perspective.

r.sookram@lokackgsb.edu.tt
Nadia Lopez

Nadia Lopez

K-12 Leadership

Contributes leadership insight shaped by experience in guiding schools, people, and education-focused change.

nadia.Lopez@gmail.com

Members – Non-Profit Organisation

These members reflect ECG’s community-centered spirit through work in youth development, mental health, mindfulness, and leadership for impact.

Marlene Neptune

Marlene Neptune

Youth & Education

Supports youth-focused educational growth and community engagement through service-oriented work.

m.neptune5022@gmail.com
Melisse Ogilvie

Melisse Ogilvie

Youth Development

Brings a youth-centered perspective that strengthens community connection and future-focused support.

omelisse@gmail.com
Salisha Allard-Blaisdell

Salisha Allard-Blaisdell

Leadership Development & PYD Research

Supports leadership growth and positive youth development through research-informed practice.

salishaablaisdell@gmail.com
Nalisha Noel

Nalisha Noel

Mental Health

Contributes insight into mental health and well-being as essential parts of stronger communities and learning spaces.

nalishanoel@gmail.com
Dido Balla

Dido Balla

Mindfulness & Secondary Education

Supports education through mindfulness-based approaches that encourage balance, focus, and student well-being.

didoballa@mindup.org

Explore Our Expert Directory

Welcome to our directory, where you can discover valuable resources and connect with experts dedicated to education, youth development, and community engagement. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and inspire collaboration among various leaders and organizations.

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We provide a variety of services focused on youth development, education, and community collaboration. Our programs are designed to support individual growth and strengthen community ties.

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