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Brinnelle Barbara Kelly-Simmons
Place Of Employment: Ministry of Health
Occupation: HIV/AIDS Coordinator
Academic Qualifications: MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice; BSc Sociology with Minor in Criminology
Interest/Hobbies: Content Creation; Blogging; Photography and Videography; Travel
Skills/Training/Education: Certificate in Project Management for Global Health. Expert knowledge in the areas of Strategic Planning; Marketing and Promotions; Project Management; Risk Management; Communications and Public Speaking. Very competent in Information Technology and Governance and knowledgeable in Accounting, Business Management and Financial Management as well as Human Resources/Industrial Relations and Policy Development
Volunteer Experience: Adult volunteer within the Peer Resolution Programme of the Children’s Court of Trinidad and Tobago
Years Membership: 9 years
Any Additional Information: Fun Fact: Nominee and family were featured on RHAND’s 2023 Calendar
Cheryl Ann Bruce-Metivier
Place Of Employment: Ministry of National Security – Immigration Division
Occupation: Immigration Officer III
Academic Qualifications: BA in Communications Studies
Interest/Hobbies: Volunteerism; Reading; Outdoor Activities
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Communication Studies and Advanced Spanish. Expert knowledge in the areas of Communications and Public Speaking. Very Competent in Strategic Planning; Marketing and Promotions; Governance and knowledgeable in Accounting; Business and Financial Management as well as Human Resources/Industrial Relations
Volunteer Experience: Habitat for Humanity; Past Pupil’s Association; Blind Welfare Association; PSA and PTA’s
Years Membership: 36 years
Past Service To RHAND: Board Member – 2000-2023; Secretary – Governance Committee – 2021-2022; Secretary – Education Committee – 2020-2022; Secretary – Audit Committee – 2022-2023; Convenor – Education Assistance Committee – 2021-2022
Any Additional Information: Freelance Feature Writer – Newsday
David Maynard
Occupation: Retiree/Part-Time – Self-Employed Management Consultant
Academic Qualifications: B.Sc. Industrial Management; M.Sc. Accounting; M.Sc. International Finance; Chartered Accountant
Interest/Hobbies: Reading; Competitive Chess Player at National Level
Skills/Training/Education: Expert knowledge in the areas of Accounting and Finance; Credit Union Management and Governance. Very Competent in Strategic Formulation and Execution; Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations; Project Evaluation and Management; Marketing
Volunteer Experience: Member of the Supervisory Committee – Cathedral Credit Union for 2yrs, Member of Board of Directors – Cathedral Credit Union for 2 yrs. Manager – Administration & Finance – Society of St. Vincent de Paul Trinidad & Tobago for 14 months
Years Membership: 20 years
Past Service To RHAND: Board Member – 2018 – 2024; General Manager – 1996 – 2017
Davy Gerard Rajah
Place Of Employment: Betting Levy Board
Occupation: Chief Executive Officer
Academic Qualifications: MBA, BSc Government/Political Science; Minor in Human Resource Management & Public Sector Management; Certificate in Public Administration; Certificate in Events Management; LLB Degree
Interest/Hobbies: Working with Community Organizations and developing Networks
Skills/Training/Education: Expert knowledge in the areas of Leadership; Strategic Planning; Regulatory Compliance; Legal Expertise and Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Very Competent in Credit Union Management; Marketing and Promotions; Governance; Accounting, Business and Financial Management as well as Project Management; Risk Management, Communications. Knowledgeable in Information Technology
Volunteer Experience: Extensive experience working with Community Groups in the Gonzales area, e.g. Pride in Gonzales Initiative, and C.I.T.Y. Managed Gonzales Sheikers Steel Orchestra 2006-2011
Years Membership: 38 years
Past Service To RHAND: Supervisory Committee 2nd Substitute 2024-2025
Place Of Employment: The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)
Occupation: Director, Campus Services
Academic Qualifications: MSc Candidate – University of East London (International Business Management)
Interest/Hobbies: Cycling (Mountain Biking); Reading; Sound Engineering; Church & Relationship Development
Skills/Training/Education: Graduate Certificate in Management; Diplomas in Electrical Engineering and Project Management, Certification in Facilities and Property Management, Negotiations, and Procurement. Certified Lead Auditor ISO 41001. Knowledgeable in Accounting, Risk, Asset, Business and Financial Management; Strategic Planning and Compliance; Marketing and Promotions; Information Technology; Governance and as well as Human Resources/Industrial Relations.
Volunteer Experience: Pastor and Director – House of Truth Assembly; Inaugural Director – OneRHAND Limited; Mentor – East POS Development Company Ltd. (Men of Impact); IFMA’s CFM Item Writing Task Force; Contributor – TTBS National Mirror Committee (ISO/TC 267 – Facilities Management).
Years Membership: Seven (7) years of active membership
Past Service To RHAND: Board of Directors (Multiple Terms): 2024/2025: Executive Director – Assistant Secretary | 2023/2024: Non-Executive Director | 2022/2023: Non-Executive Director | 2021/2022 – 2020/2021 – 2018/2019: Various substitute and board appointed committee roles
Any Additional Information: International & Local Professional Affiliations
Member – Institute of Directors (IoD) – UK; Member – Electrical Division Council (APETT) – TT; Member – The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – USA; Member – The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) – UK; Member – International Facility Management Association (IFMA) – USA; Member – International Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) – UK; License Wireman – Ministry of Public Utilities, Government Electrical Inspectorate Division (GEID) – TT; Former Education Partner – Holmes Corporation d/b/a Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI) – USA
Marisha Alexander
Place Of Employment: Caritrans Company Limited
Occupation: Director Human Resources & Administration
Academic Qualifications: MSc Business Administration; BSc – Business Administration
Interest/Hobbies: Any Outdoor Activities
Skills/Training/Education: Very knowledgeable in Training and Development; Human Resource/Industrial Relations; Strategic Leadership – SHRM Member. Very Competent in Business Management. Knowledgeable in Credit Union Management; Governance; Accounting and Financial Management; Marketing and Promotion; Information Technology; Project Management; Risk Management; and Compliance.
Volunteer Experience: Continue to assist the less fortunate in different ways that can help improve their lives
Years Membership: 26 years
Past Service To RHAND: Served on the Supervisory Committee from May 2021 – April 2024
Martin Minguell
Occupation: Retiree
Academic Qualifications: MBA – International Finance; BSc – Computing
Interest/Hobbies: Computing; Photography; Chess
Skills/Training/Education: Very Competent in Credit Union Management; Auditing; Accounting, Business Management and Financial Management; Strategic Planning; Information Technology; Information Technology. Knowledgeable in Marketing/Promotion; Compliance; Communication & Public Speaking; Human Resources/Industrial Relations
Volunteer Experience: Volunteers at the Cummings-Fraser Foundation
Years Membership: 38 years
Past Service To RHAND: Served for 25 yrs in various capacities. 22 years on the Executive Committee serving as President; Vice President; Secretary; Assistant Secretary; and Treasurer. Service on other committees – IT; Investment; ERM; Governance; and most recently Audit Committee. Attended Conferences and Meetings
Shalene Suchit-Dwarika
Place Of Employment: Ministry of National Security – Immigration Division
Occupation: Immigration Officer II
Academic Qualifications: Masters of Business Administration (MBA), with specializations in Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Interest/Hobbies: Travel; Workers’ Rights; Ending Gender Based Violence
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Project Management. Expert knowledge in Strategic Planning; Compliance; Communications and Public Speaking; Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Very Competent in Accounting, Business Management; Financial Management; Information Technology; Project Management and Risk Management.
Volunteer Experience: National Ebola, Prevention and Response Team. Organizing public awareness campaigns and rallies for workers and gender issues. Involved in church and community fund-raising for the elderly, shut-ins and underprivileged children
Years Membership: 18 years
Any Additional Information:Former Director of the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (2019- 2023); Former Director of the National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago (2017-2024); Former Trustee of the Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) (2020-2022); Former Deputy General Secretary of National Trade Union Centre (NATUC) (2013-2021); Former Executive of the Public Services Association of Trinidad and Tobago (PSA) (2013-2020)
Sherwin David Williams
Place Of Employment: National Insurance Board of Trinidad & Tobago
Occupation: Area Operations Manager
Academic Qualifications: Technical Diploma in Business Management; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (UK) and MSc in Professional Accountancy (With Merit) University London.
Interest/Hobbies: Hiking, running, walking and reading
Skills/Training/: Expert knowledge in Accounting; Business Management; Pension Plan Management and Financial Management. Very Competent in Governance; Strategic Planning; Communication and Public Speaking. Knowledgeable in Marketing/Promotions; Compliance Enforcement; Information Technology and Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Solutions Oriented; strong Interpersonal Skills; Technical Thinker
Volunteer Experience: Member of the Caribbean Institute of Education and former member of the Finance Committee at Santa Rosa RC Church. Years Membership: 28 years
Past Service To RHAND: Served on the Board of Directors from 2023 to 2025
Any Additional Information: NIBTT Award for Dedicated Service to the NIBTT for 28 years. ACCA Award for Audit and Assurance Final Paper NIBTT Award for Long Service NIBTT Award for Outstanding Performance
Zwade Smith
Academic Qualifications: BSc Marketing and Research
Interest/Hobbies: Travelling; Hiking; Sports
Skills/Training/Education: Expert knowledge in Marketing/Promotions. Very Competent in Credit Union Management; Accounting; Business Management; Financial Management; Communications and Public Speaking; Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Knowledgeable in Strategic Planning; Information Technology; Project Management and Risk Management.
Volunteer Experience: Church Youth Group; Hike Leader
Years Membership: 7 years
Past Service To RHAND: Served on Board of Directors as 2nd Substitute (2024-2025)
Akil Sterling
Occupation: Plant Process Operator
Place of Employment: Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (WASA)
Years of Membership: 15 years
Academic Qualifications: Bsc degree in Water and Wastewater Management, Services & Technology; Associate of Applied Science Degree – Water and Wastewater Management, Services & Technology; Certified Accounting Technician
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Chemical Safety; Health & Safety; Peachtree Accounting – Levels I & II. Expert knowledge in Accounting, Finance and Business management; Information Technology. Competent in Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Knowledgeable in Marketing/Promotion; Compliance, Communication and Public Speaking; Project Management
Past service to RHAND Credit Union: CNone22 years (Garment Construction and Children’s Garments)
(Other) Volunteerism: Lay Minister
Hobbies/Interest: Interests are Theology, Gardening and Counselling. Hobbies are Reading and Listening to podcasts
Andrew Best
Occupation: Ground Handling Duty Manager
Place of Employment: Swissport T&T Limited
Academic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree – Business Administration
Skills/Training/Education: 15 Years experience in the Administration field. Expert knowledge in Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Very Competent in the areas of Accounting, Business Management, Financial Management; Strategic planning; Information Technology. Knowledgeable in Credit Union Management; and Governance
Other Volunteerism: Group events at work
Hobbies/Interest: Drone Flying and Motor Bikes
Inesha Clauzel
Occupation: Manager – Enterprise Contact Centre
Place of Employment: First Citizens Bank Ltd.
Years of Membership: 22 years
Academic Qualifications: MBA – Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Skills/Training/Education: Certificate Data Analytics and Decision making. Very competent in the areas of Credit; Delinquency Management; Business Solutions; Electronic Services; Leadership and Management; Contact Centre Management; Digital Banking, Risk and Compliance. Expert knowledge in Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Also knowledgeable in Credit Union Management and Governance; Strategic planning; Information Technology
Other Volunteerism: Trade Union Involvement; Micro Credit Program
Hobbies/Interest: Activism; Nature; Cultural Activities
Kabrina Morris-Jack
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Place of Employment: Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation
Years of Membership: 19 years
Academic Qualifications: Associate Degree Labour Studies, Certificate in Business Studies (Administration Professional Secretary), Pursuing BSc Human Resource Management
Skills/Training/Education: Knowledgeable in Computers; Negotiation; Credit Union Management; Accounting; Communications; Project Management, and Risk Management
(Other) Volunteerism: Public Services Association Union Representative, Chairperson and Secretary
Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, Aerobics, Travelling
Patrice Joy-King
Occupation: Senior School Social Worker
Place of Employment: Ministry of Education
Years of Membership: 16+ years
Academic Qualifications: Masters Social Work Administration and Management; BSc (Hon) Social Work with Minor in Social Policy
Skills/Training/Education: Very competent in the areas of Team Leadership; Social Work Administration and Management. Knowledgeable in Human Resource; Networking; Information Technology; Strategic Planning; Marketing/Promotion; Communications and Project Management, and Risk Management
(Other) Volunteerism: Christian Ministry; Social Work Organizations
Hobbies/Interest: Nature; Swimming; Family Events
Rawlins Paul
Occupation: Prisons Officer II
Place of Employment: Ministry of National Security – Prisons Service
Years of Membership: 25 years
Academic Qualifications: Tertiary Level Certificate in Supervisory Management; Currently pursuing a degree in Management
Skills/Training/Education: Very competent in Occupational Health and Safety; Human Resource/Industrial Relations; Project management and Risk Management; Human Resource/Industrial Relations. Knowledgeable in Accounting; Strategic Planning; Information Technology; Communications and Public Speaking. Also knowledgeable in Agricultural Science
(Other) Volunteerism: Occupational Health and Safety Group in the Prison
Hobbies/Interest: Football; Cricket; Hunting
Shelé Johnson-Edwards
Occupation: Branch Manager
Place of Employment: Agricultural Development Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Years of Membership: 3 Years
Academic Qualifications: MBA; Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) – Level I, currently pursuing level II
Skills/Training/Education: Strong Interpersonal Skills; Exceptional Communication Skills; Outstanding Leadership Skills; Problem Solving Skills; and Organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; Strong Initiative and Attention to Details. Very knowledgeable in Strategic Planning; Credit Union Management; Information Technology
Past service to RHAND Credit Union: Served on Credit Committee as 1st Substitute (2024-2025)
Hobbies/Interest: Worshipping leading, biblical studies and music

Claudette Brown
Occupation: Accounting Officer
Place of Employment: National Carnival Commission of Trinidad & Tobago
Years of Membership: 24 Years
Academic Qualifications: Accounting, Auditing, Project Management, Credit Union Management, Anti Money Laundering Training, very knowledgeable in Credit Union Management
Skills/Training/Education: Managing Projects, People and Financial Resource, Public Speaking
Volunteerism: More than 30 Years Service in Various Church & Community Youth Programmes
Past Service to RHAND: 22 Years Service on the Supervisory Committee
Hobbies/Interest: Reading, Travelling and Working with Young People

Jillian Bedeau-Callender
Occupation: Development Control Inspector 1 (Ag.)
Years of Membership: 14 Years
Academic Qualification: MSc. Construction Project Management; Associate Degree Project Management
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Events Management; Certified Quality Event Planner Certification #38989218; Technical Drawing; Project Management; Industrial Relations; (IHRIS) HR Information System; Conflict Resolution; Public Speaking; Train the Trainer Workshop for DevelopTT; Business Writing for Administrative Professionals
Past Service to RHAND Credit Union: Former Liaison Officer
(Other) Volunteerism: Evolution Timing and Event Management Ltd.; Liaison Officer for Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games; Junior Women’s Pan American Championships; FIH Hockey World League Round 2; West Indies Women’s Cricket Tournament
Hobbies/Interest: Volunteerism; Meeting People; and Outdoor Activities

Kimilye Blake
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Technologist
Place of Employment: North Central Regional Health Authority
Years of Membership: 20 Years
Academic Qualifications: BSc. Medical Laboratory
Skills/Training/Education: Communications Skills and Team Player; knowledgeable in Human Resource/Industrial Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting, Business Management and Financial Management
Hobbies/Interest: Music, Charity Work

Kirk Pantin
Occupation: Best Village Officer II
Years of Membership: 27 Years
Academic Qualifications: Associate of Arts Degree – Labour Studies, currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Labour Studies
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Business Management; Industrial Relations; Introduction to Credit Union Management; Leadership Training for Community Based Organization Leaders and Introduction to Co-Operative Studies
Past Service to RHAND Credit Union: Liaison Officer (2001 – Present); Supervisory Committee – Member (2002 – 2003); Volunteer Children’s Christmas Treat 2024
Hobbies/Interest: Industrial, Labour, Community Relations and Development. Coin Collecting, Reading, Listening to Soft/Classical/Reggae/ and Original Calypso Music

Kwame Hannibal
Occupation: General Manager
Place of Employment: Pilot Management Services Ltd.
Years of Membership: 7+ Years
Academic Qualifications: Master of Business Administration (concentration in Finance & Strategy); Bachelor of Laws (Upper 2nd Class Honours); Bachelor of Science in Physics, Minor in Mathematics
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Generative AI for Leaders; Project Management for Business Professionals; Performance Management; Digital Transformation; International Project Finance (Euromoney); Intensive Credit Risk Management. Key Skills – General Management; Business Development; Strategic Planning; Corporate Finance; Risk Management; Project Management; Digital Transformation; Communications
Hobbies/Interest: Coaching & Mentoring; Exercise; Hiking; Reading; Writing; Films; and Travel

Mary-Lou Edmund Marcano
Occupation: Retiree
Place of Employment: N/A
Years of Membership: 47 years
Academic Qualification: Doctorate in Theology; MBA – Human Resources; Bachelors Degree in Theology; Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Fundamentals of Taxation Workshop; Operational Audit Processes; Loan Assessment; ICT Cyber Tracking and Computers in Management
Past Service to RHAND Credit Union: Member of Supervisory Committee; Secretary of Credit Committee; Secretary of the Nominations Committee; Liaison Officer (1984 till the completion of the Liaison Officer program)
(Other) Volunteerism: Serving as a Volunteer in the Community of Valencia, currently in the Government Primary School, Instructing children in (R.I.) Religious Instructions. Blogging, created a facebook page. Serving in the Community of Valencia as a Bible Club Teacher Functioning in the Valencia Pentecostal Assembly (VPA) as a Teacher and Intercessor
Hobbies/Interest: Volunteering in Community Work, enjoying a good lime with family and Friends, Travelling (plane rides), exploring new adventures and last but not least Studying while learning new things. Learning to swim

Nadine Ellis
Occupation: Human Resource Advisor II
Place of Employment: Personnel Department
Years of Membership: 26 years
Academic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Government and Minor in Human Resource Management
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Introduction to Auditing; Essential Skills for the Supervisory Committee. Attended the Special Workshop on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Job Audits; Personnel and Office Administration

Oriyomi Eastman
Occupation: Senior Human Resource Officer (Ag.)
Place of Employment: Ministry of Sport and Community Development
Years of Membership: 3 years
Academic Qualifications: BSc Public Sector Management and Minor International Relations; BSc Accounting; Associate Degree in Management with Accounting
Skills/Training/Education: Certificates in Public Administration; Customer Service Relations/Communications, Training in OSH, Training in Industrial Relations; Procurement & Contract Management; Computer Literacy and Introduction to Microsoft Office
(Other) Volunteerism:Kiwanis Club of St. Augustine; Community Outreach Ministry with Arouca Pentecostal Church
Hobbies/Interest: Dancing; Theatre; Reading; Hiking, Network Marketing
Pabitrie Ali
Place Of Employment: Trinidad & Tobago Racing Authority
Occupation: Accountant II
Academic Qualifications: MBA – Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Completed Level I Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and currently pursuing Level II
Interest/Hobbies: Listening to Gospel Music, Sewing and Cricket
Skills/Training/Education: Diploma I & Diploma II in Business Management; Certificate in Peachtree Accounting; Outstanding Communication and Interpersonal skills; Excellent Leadership skills; Strategic Thinker; Able to work Independently and in Teams
Volunteer Experience: Volunteer at Church
Years Membership: 18 years
Past Service To RHAND: None
Any Additional Information: Starting Law Degree in September 2025
Renatta Moore-Dindyal
Place Of Employment: Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Occupation: Senior Clerical Officer
Academic Qualifications: BSc – Project Management
Interest/Hobbies: Enjoys Catering and Events Planning
Skills/Training/Education: Very competent in Governance; Leadership; Strategic Planning; Marketing/Promotions; Financial Management and Control; Oral and Written Communication; Human Resource/Industrial Relations
Volunteer Experience: Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago Sport & Cultural Club; Chairman of the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union – Tobago Branch and 3rd Vice President of the Executive of the SWWTU
Years Membership: 20 years
Past Service To RHAND: Served as 1st Substitute on Supervisory Committee 2024-2025
Shaunelle Chinapoo
Place Of Employment: Ministry of Works and Transport
Occupation: Paralegal Officer
Academic Qualifications: Bachelors of Law Degree; Legal Education Certificate
Interest/Hobbies: Reading; Arts; Painting
Skills/Training/Education: Very competent in Regulatory expertise, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Advocating; and Policy Development. Knowledgeable in the areas of Accounting, Business Management, and Financial Management; Strategic Planning; Information Technology Tools and Systems; Human Resource/Industrial Relations
Volunteer Experience: Association of Female Executives of Trinidad & Tobago (AFETT) Suit Me Up Program; International Youth Fellowship Korea Culture Day
Years Membership: 11 years
Timothy L. Pariag
Place Of Employment: Ministry of Finance
Occupation: Budget Analyst I
Academic Qualifications: MSc Management Studies, BSc Management Studies
Interest/Hobbies: Cricket; Football; Hiking
Skills/Training/Education: Data Analysis; 12+ yrs Audit Experience; Strategic Planning, Accounting, Administrative/Management; Marketing; Project Management, Risk Management, Human Resource/Industrial Relations, Investigation; Welding and Construction. Also knowledgeable in Information Technology
Volunteer Experience: Charitable work such as feeding children in orphanages
Years Membership: 1 year
Any Additional Information: I have been an Auditor for over ten (10) years, therefore, my knowledge can be an asset to the Credit Union