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Christopher Corbin is the Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Cartagena Convention Secretariat based in Kingston, Jamaica. He assumed these duties as of 2022. Chris has been with UNEP since 2004 and prior to assuming the role of Coordinator, was the Programme Manager for its Marine Pollution Programme.
Laverne Walker, a national of the island of Saint Lucia, has over 25 years’ experience in coastal and marine management, governance and sustainable development with special focus on small island developing States.
Susana Perera Valderrama has been serving as the Marine Biodiversity Programme Officer at the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat since June 2023. In this role, she coordinates the implementation of the Protocol on Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) throughout the Wider Caribbean Region.
Alicia Uylett is the Finance and Budget Assistant at the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat. She has held this position since August 2023.With over 15 years of experience, she has previously worked in the areas of auditing, accounting, and budget management.Over the years she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in prudent financial management and is detail-oriented and solutions-focused.
Donna Henry-Hernandez is a trained Certified Administrative Professional with over 20 years of administrative experience. She loves languages and holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish with French and a Master's in Translation Studies from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She has been serving the Cartagena Convention Secretariat since 2001 and currently supports member states with project implementation to meet their environmental obligations.
Issa serves as Information Systems Assistant. In this role, he supports the Secretariat and its Sub-Programmes in functions in the areas of Information Systems management & maintenance. He ensures seamless IT operations by managing servers, maintaining websites, troubleshooting system performance issues, and optimizing IT infrastructure.
Maydene Campbell, Senior Staff Assistant to the Coordinator, since 2022, came to the United Nations Environment Programme with a wealth of experience. With 19 years of diplomatic experience as a Regional Administrative Specialist and Trust Fund Manager for Jamaica and Haiti with the United States Department of Agriculture within the United States Embassy, Ms. Campbell also served as an Administrative Supervisor at the Secretariat of the University of the West Indies, Mona.
Tamoy Singh Clarke is a certified project manager with over 18 years of experience leading environmental initiatives within the non-profit and intergovernmental sectors in Jamaica and the Wider Caribbean Region. Her ability to adapt and deliver results in diverse and dynamic environments underscores her commitment to fostering collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving impactful outcomes.
Tito has over 25 years of combined driving experience, with both the UN and the Jamaican government. He has worked with several high-level officials, including the UN Secretary-General , UN Under-Secretary General and Senior Directors. He is knowledgeable about transportation protocols and security issues. He has been the Agency Warden for over a decade and has responsibility for emergency disaster preparedness, office building maintenance, and upkeep.
Deonne Anderson currently serves as the Public Information Assistant at the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat, where she supports the development and implementation of strategic communications to enhance the visibility, outreach, and impact of the Secretariat’s programmes and activities across the Wider Caribbean Region. A Jamaican national, Deonne brings experience in strategic communications, policy messaging, and knowledge management within United Nations a
Jhenelle Barrett Cohen has a passion for learning and development with an innate love for the natural sciences. Her experiences in Project Management have allowed her to execute projects and programmes that focused heavily on climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in vulnerable communities. Jhenelle has coordinated capacity building and resilience training to target groups most affected by the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.
Danasha Gibbison is a dedicated international civil servant who has a professional background in international business, logistics, and operations management.
Sheila serves as an Administrative and Finance Assistant at the Secretariat, bringing experience in programme management, financial administration, compliance, and environmental, social, and governance. She supports the finance and budget team in areas including budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting, expenditure tracking, and ensuring adherence to organizational and donor compliance requirements.
Dr. Halla Sahely is a Professional Engineer and environmental specialist with over 25 years of experience in water and wastewater management, coastal water quality, and climate resilience in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Santiago is a Business Administrator with an MBA and over 16 years of experience leading corporate communications and corporate affairs across Latin America, primarily within leading global beverage companies.
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CEP was established in 1981 as part of the Regional Seas Programme in recognition of the importance and value of the Wider Caribbean Region’s fragile and vulnerable coastal and marine ecosystems including endemic plants and animals.