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Hi, everyone! I'm Suzane Russell-Dorsett, currently employed as a GIS Specialist at the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). My initial exposure to Disaster Management occurred in response to Hurricane Matthew where I served as an ESF 5. It was then that I realized disaster management was my true calling. Prior to that, I worked in meteorology to create storm surge maps and led a team of analysts at the BNGIS Centre. My educational background includes studying Geography at both the College of the Bahamas and the University of Western Ontario.

Over the years, I have actively participated in numerous collaborative initiatives involving public and private partnerships. These initiatives focus on areas such as climate change, data management, GIS, MET, and the list continues on. The knowledge I have gained from this course is of the utmost importance to my country and our collective efforts to foster resilient communities in the face of an ever-changing environment.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organizers and participants for generously sharing this invaluable knowledge exchange.

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Hi everyone,
I am Eunelda Cairo from Sint Maarten working for the Ministry of General Affairs, department Internal Affairs and Kingdom relations. My department is the policy support for the Disaster Risk Management Office and working towards a comprehensive Disaster risk reduction strategy including the Disaster risk financing strategy.

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I have worked in DRM in the Caribbean for the past fourteen years, at both the regional and national levels.  Most of that time has been spent with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), with some time spent with Department of Emergency Management Barbados. I am currently the Education and Training Specialist at the CDEMA Coordinating Unit (CU), responsible for implementing the CDEMA Regional Training Centre and the overall education sector portfolio.

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Greetings from St. Vincent and the Grenadines!

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Greetings from St. Vincent and the Grenadines!

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Hi..My name is La Fleur Quammie and I am the UN Country Coordination Officer for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Prior to my current capacity, I served in the public service for over 21 years mostly in the areas of Social Development and Gender Affairs. I also have experience working in emergencies with the latest being the explosive eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in April 2021.

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Hello Everyone, My name is Shai Wallace from the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. It is my objective to increase my knowledge and experience in all areas of Disaster Management.

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Hello Everyone, My name is Shai Wallace from the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. It is my objective to increase my knowledge and experience in all areas of Disaster Management.

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I have been involved with Disaster Management and Volunteerism for most of my life, however, I have been the District Coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency, St. Kitts for only 6 months. I am responsible for the District Management Executives in all 8 Districts on St. Kitts, All the Volunteers on St. Kitts and I am also the focal point within our Agency in regards to collaboration with all of the Civil Society Organizations in the Federation. At 29, I am 3rd in the Chain of Command of my Agency. I look forward to this course to increase my already vast knowledge of Disaster Management. I am also pursuing a degree in Financial Management, so this course that includes Disaster and Finance is truly exciting for me!

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I am Marriette Francis from Antigua, I work in the Telecommunications Department within the National Office of Disaster Services. I am looking forward to effectively develop my skills with the information provided in the daily training sessions to better enhance my knowledge.

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Hello Everyone, I am Angela Quammie from Trinidad and Tobago. I currently work at the Trinidad Public Health Laboratory as a Quality Manager designate and I am pleased to participate in this course.

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Hello everyone, I am Alana Lewis. I'm happy to share this space with you all.
Currently, I work with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) as a Technical Consultant on projects based in the Caribbean region. I am attached to the UNDRR's Regional Office of the Americas and the Caribbean but I am based in Trinidad and Tobago. Among others, I have been working on projects to improve risk knowledge, strengthen early warning systems and to enhance local and urban resilience. I look forward to these two weeks of learning and engaging with everyone!

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Speaking with Students at Trinity College East, Trinidad about their Early Warning System Prototypes

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Hi Everyone, I am Christal Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago

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Hi Everyone, I am Christal Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago

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My work is centered on research, scientific innovation and practical action which aims to build disaster and climate resilience among at-risk populations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

I currently work at the Association of Caribbean States, where I specialise in disaster risk management. I also serve as a Representative for the Future Leaders Network on Early Warning Early Action, the Anticipation Hub in the LAC. I am passionate about youth involvement in the disaster risk reduction agenda and I enjoy communicating in French.

I am looking forward to connecting with you in the course!

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Hello everyone! I am Carol-Anne Blenman from Barbados 🇧🇧. I am eager to join this course and explore this platform! 

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Hello everyone! I am Carol-Anne Blenman from Barbados 🇧🇧. I am eager to join this course and explore this platform! 

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I am an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated International Development Professional and Sustainability Expert, with 10+years of consulting, training and research experience in Development Economics, with a specialized focus on the climate change agenda.

I currently work with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) as the Disaster and Mitigation Consultant on the Mid-Term Review of the Sendai Framework in Barbados. I am attached to the UNDRR's Regional Office of the Americas and the Caribbean (UNDRR ROAMC) but I am based in Barbados.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolanneblenman

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Hello, Im  Mariea Harrinaraine, I currently serve as the Mitigation and Recovery Manager(ag) at the Civil Defence Commission -Guyana I also hold the responsibility for volunteer coordination at the national level. I have over four (4) years of experience working with volunteers and vulnerable communities across the country, in implementing CBDRM and other DRR related initiatives at the regional, sectorial and community levels. I also support and lead in the coordination of numerous public-private engagements, and partnerships to integrate and implement Disaster Risk Reduction efforts and projects at various levels. I support the National emergency operations center, responders, planners, disaster managers, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations to effectively respond to emergency and disaster events.

I currently hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Guyana and has undergone several trainings in the field of Disaster Management and Emergency Response throughout her employment at the Civil Defence Commission.

I have a passion for humanitarian work and Disaster Risk Reduction as such I continue to build my capacity in the field of DRR. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Governance; I aim to use this knowledge to improve my work in DRR with communities and volunteers in Guyana.

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Hi, I'm Tamoy Sinclair from Jamaica. I work at the local  governance level at the St. James Municipal Corporation forcusing on disaster management . I'm looking forward to learning from the course contents.

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Hello everyone,
I am Sattie Sasenarine. I work at the Ministry of Finance, Guyana, as a Senior Economic and Financial Analyst. The subject  Natural Disaster Management holds my interest more recently eversince I was involved in the planning and management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana, in a small way. I believe our collective diverse skills can contribute positively in those vulnerable times.

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Good Day, I am Sherlyn, and i am pleased to join this course from Antigua. I work in the Government Civil Service Sector, within the Ministry of Social Transformation, attached to the National Office of Disaster Services. Looking forward to learning from your course delivery.

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Hello, I'm Joanne and I'm excited to join the course from Jamaica!

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Hello, I'm Joanne and I'm excited to join the course from Jamaica!

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I work in the public works sector, focusing on policy, legislation and award of contracts for major infrastructural projects. Excited to learn from the course and my fellow attendees!

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Here I am visiting Shrek's house (at Universal Studios Singapore), but sadly he wasn't home that day...

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Hello everyone, I'm Jean Chia, and I'll be joining you as programme curator.

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Hello everyone, I'm Jean Chia, and I'll be joining you as programme curator.

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I've been working with the Civil Service College in Singapore to conduct programmes for international participants for quite a few years now. And each programme brings a fresh perspective and new friends. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!