As Community Liaison Officer, April seeks to facilitate the participation of communities in the planning, design, implementation and monitoring phases of infrastructure projects, integrating social and gender considerations into the RDA programmes and projects, while managing stakeholders and liaising with the affected communities in a socially-inclusive and gender-responsive manner. April holds a Bachelor’s Degree in…
Solange has worked in the BVI for the past 8 years in the role of Assistant Project Manager for the Civil Engineering Consultancy firm FDL Consult Inc. The core competence within the firm spans pre-feasibility to maintenance both in consultancy and construction entailing civil engineering design, project management, contract administration and construction supervision. During her…
Serving the role of RDA Environmental Specialist, Clive Petrovic represents the interests of the environment on all RDA projects. As a trained field ecologist, he has conducted research in marine and terrestrial habitats in the BVI and 50 countries worldwide. In his 40 years in the BVI, Clive has skippered sailing and diving yachts, managed…
Sergio Dantas, Bsc Civil Eng, MBA is an engineer with a special interest in infrastructure works. Sergio has worked in both the public and private sectors on large-scale and complex construction projects in Brazil and in the BVI. Back in 2008, Sergio first arrived in the British Virgin Islands on a one-year contract, fell in…
Tifanie is an international development enthusiast who holds a Bsc. in International Relations with French Minor and a Msc in Development Studies from the University of the West Indies. She has over seven years’ experience in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation and community development. Her experience spans across the region in Jamaica, Grenada, Martinique and…
Colene is an energetic, enthusiastic, communications professional with over a decade of service in the field. She has planned and executed major campaigns for the Government of the Virgin Islands, serving as an Information Officer with attachments to the Premier’s Office, Office of the Deputy Governor, Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour, Ministry of Education…
Khauesten’s passion for helping others was the driving force of her academic aspirations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work and an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. Khauesten worked in various government departments throughout her 25 years of dedicated service. Through Khauesten’s hard work and dedication she rose to the rank of…
Karlene started her career at KPMG Jamaica, in 1997 as Assistant Accountant. There she studied ACCA and was trained in sound accounting and auditing techniques. During her tenure (approximately 6 years), Karlene completed her ACCA exams in 2004 and was promoted to Accountant. After leaving KPMG, she held several positions in Internal Audit and External…
John Primo is a senior procurement professional and Director of Procurement at the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). He has extensive experience in procurement and provides operational oversight and leadership, and effectively direct, coordinate and strengthen procurement management functions across multiple projects. John is a Guyanese national and has several years of experience…
As Director of Programme Delivery, Shaina Smith-Archer leads and coordinates the strategic direction of the RDA’s delivery programme, overseeing both contract and project management. She manages the project portfolio, directs the programme delivery team, and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the successful and timely execution of projects. Shaina is a certified Project Management…