Dr. Adam Baird is a rare blend of academic depth and frontline experience, known for turning research into real-world change. Over the past 20+ years, he’s worked across Latin America and the Caribbean, shaping youth violence prevention programs, advising international agencies, and leading ground breaking studies on gangs and masculinities. His work with the UN, UNDP, and leading universities reflects not just his expertise but also the trust global institutions place in him. Adam brings clarity to complex problems, builds collaborative teams, and delivers solutions that resonate both in policy and in practice. If you're seeking someone who understands violence from the inside out and knows how to reduce it, he’s exactly who you want leading the charge.
Occupation: Dr. Adam Baird is a passionate and widely respected voice in
the field of violence prevention, with a deep focus on gangs,
masculinities, and urban insecurity across Latin America and
the Caribbean. What sets Adam apart is his ability to connect
academic insight with on-the-ground impact, he doesn’t just
study violence, he works directly with communities,
governments, and global organizations to help reduce it. His
ground breaking ideas like chronic vulnerability and masculine
vulnerability have influenced both policy and practice, and his
research has helped shape youth intervention programs,
especially in places like Belize and Colombia. Whether
advising the UN, leading international research teams, or… Read more Countries of expertise: Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America
Dr. Aretha Campbell brings together the precision of a legal strategist and the insight of a regional researcher, making her an invaluable expert for governance, compliance, and human rights work in the Caribbean. With a rich career spanning international banking, academic research, and consulting, she offers not only deep analytical skills but also practical experience that informs effective policy and legal strategy. Her work has helped shape compliance standards, informed regional anti-corruption policies, and trained the next generation of legal and financial professionals. Aretha is thoughtful, detail-oriented, and highly respected in both academic and professional circles. If you're seeking someone who blends intellectual rigor with real-world impact, she’s the expert you want on your team.
Occupation: Dr. Aretha Campbell is a distinguished academic, compliance expert, and policy consultant with a unique blend of legal, financial, and governance experience, especially across the Caribbean region. With a PhD in Rule of Law and Global Governance and over 15 years of high-level work across private banking, international consulting, and academia, she brings deep insight into anti-corruption, financial crime prevention, and human rights. Whether crafting compliance frameworks for JP Morgan Trust or contributing cutting-edge research for Transparency International, Aretha has consistently influenced policy, educated future leaders, and advised legal and regulatory institutions. Her ability to merge theory with practice, and law with strategy, makes her an exceptional expert for roles… Read more Countries of expertise: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America
Rommel St. Hill is a rare expert who brings both depth and breadth to complex legal, trade, and governance matters across the Caribbean and international development spaces. From drafting laws and managing treaty negotiations to advising on AML/CFT and environmental governance, his fingerprints are on some of the region’s most important policy reforms. His leadership, versatility, and unmatched technical knowledge make him a go-to expert for institutions seeking real impact through legal reform. Rommel doesn’t just know the system, he helps build better ones, and any project would benefit from his strategic legal insight and regional fluency
Occupation: Rommel St. Hill is a powerhouse legal and trade expert whose
work has shaped laws, policies, and compliance frameworks
across the Caribbean and beyond. A trained legislative drafter,
attorney, and AML/CFT specialist, Rommel blends legal
precision with policy insight, having advised governments,
regional organizations, and multilateral institutions like the UN,
World Bank, and CARICOM. His multidisciplinary strength
spanning international trade, environment, finance, and anticorruption positions him as a leading voice in governance
reform and sustainable development. Whether he's drafting
real estate laws in Guyana or advising on virtual currency
frameworks for the FATF, Rommel’s impact is as far-reaching as it is… Read more Countries of expertise: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Caribbean, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America
Dr. Allysha C. Maragh-Bass is a clinical trials scientist, educator, and board-certified health and wellness coach. She has expertise in HIV prevention and adolescent health primarily in Black and Brown Communities globally. Dr. Maragh-Bass has 20 years of research experience in HIV/AIDS, substance use, qualitative, and quantitative methods in clinical, translational and community-based research and programs. She navigates seamlessly between international development spaces and academia and has experience in over 10 countries working in global public health and development with funding from NIH, CDC, USAID, and others. Domestically, she has worked in health care settings from primary care to surgery and with individuals marginalized by race, sexual orientation/gender identity, and/or disability. In addition to her nonprofit-based role, Dr. Maragh-Bass is also a highly experienced lecturer and educator, who has held adjunct faculty positions for 15+ years.
Occupation: Scientist, Board-Certified Coach, Professor
Countries of expertise: Jamaica, Malawi, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States of America
Dr. McNeal is an anthropologist with specialization in Caribbean ethnology and Atlantic cultural history and a long-term focus on Trinidad and Tobago. His first book — “Trance and Modernity in the Southern Caribbean: African and Hindu Popular Religions in Trinidad & Tobago” (2011, 2nd ed. 2015) — is a comparative historical ethnography of African and Hindu traditions of trance performance and spirit mediumship in the southern Caribbean, as well as the postcolonial politics of race, religion, diaspora, nationalism and multiculturalism. He has also reconstructed the history and cultural politics of Indo-Trinidadian mortuary ritual, “Death and the Problem of Orthopraxy in Caribbean Hinduism: Reconsidering the Politics and Poetics of Indo-Trinidadian Mortuary Ritual,” which is the subject of my first documentary film project.
He is currently completing a book on men, sexuality, queer globalization and the politics of citizenship in TT, entitled “Queering the Citizen: Dispatches from Trinidad and Tobago,” in relation to which he has also conducted research in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and published several papers on queer and trans refugeeism and the political economy of Caribbean asylum-seeking in Europe. He is also working on a third book project on… Read more
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Countries of expertise: Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean expert (Trinidad & Tobago focused) with a multifaceted background spanning human rights advocacy, project management, staff association leadership, protection assistance, and executive support. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing advocacy campaigns, managing projects with precision, fostering inclusive workplace environments, and providing crucial support in diplomatic settings. Adept at strategic collaboration, effective communication, and impactful advocacy, dedicated to driving positive change and ensuring organizational objectives are met with excellence. Passionate about amplifying marginalized voices, empowering communities, and promoting human rights on both local and global scales.
Occupation: Your Occupation: Experienced in diverse roles spanning human rights advocacy, project management, staff association leadership, protection assistance, and executive support. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing advocacy campaigns, managing projects, fostering inclusive workplace environments, and providing critical support in diplomatic settings. Proficient in communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement to drive positive change and ensure organizational objectives are met effectively.
Countries of expertise: Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela
Human rights consultant specializing in the Caribbean region. Extensive experience in governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. Committed to advancing human rights through rigorous research, advocacy, and legal expertise. Trusted advisor and advocate for promoting and protecting human rights in the Americas.
Occupation: Your Occupation: With a background spanning from legal internships to consultancy roles with prestigious organizations like the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the expert has demonstrated a commitment to human rights advocacy and legal expertise. The expert has effectively monitored human rights issues, drafted reports and legal opinions, facilitated meetings, and applied human rights law to real-world situations. The experiences in both governmental and non-governmental sectors highlight a diverse skill set suited for addressing complex human rights challenges in the Caribbean region and beyond.
Countries of expertise: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
The Expert is the National Coordinator at Foundacion Scalabrini de Mexico (FSMX) NGO, leading a dedicated team of 50 professionals across Mexico in designing and executing impactful projects focused on migration, human trafficking, and children's rights in Central America. Throughout the years the expert has demonstrated expertise with federal, state, and international entities, including IOM, UNCHR, UNICEF and various embassies. The expert also works as University Professor at Universidad del Valle de Mexico, the expert delivers insightful instruction on strategic planning and international relations. He has held roles at the UNDP and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin (U.S) which reflect a comprehensive skill set in advocacy, and bilateral relations, making a significant impact in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations.
Occupation: The expert is highly experienced and versatile professional with a strong background and advocacy within the realm of migration, human trafficking, and human rights. Proficient in designing, coordinating, and supervising projects within the NGO sector aimed at supporting vulnerable populations, particularly migrants and refugees. Adept at leading and managing teams to achieve set objectives and deliver results in line with donor requirements. Experienced university professor with a focus on strategic planning, international relations, and diplomatic affairs. The expert has extensive experience in both governmental and non-governmental sectors, including roles within the United Nations system, diplomatic missions, and private sector entities.
Countries of expertise: Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela
Academic and international development consultant with expertise around the cross-cutting themes of violence, extremism, anti-corruption, human rights, elections natural resources, poverty, community development, and risks.
Occupation: Lecturer and International Development Consultant
Countries of expertise: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cameroon, Caribbean, Cote d`Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda
Legal professional with extensive experience in human rights advocacy across Latin America. Skilled in researching political prisoners' profiles, supporting UN actions, and drafting legal documents. Proficient in transitional justice processes and gender equality initiatives. Experienced in roles at prestigious organizations such as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations. Committed to advancing justice, equality, and human rights protections.
Occupation: A motivated lawyer specialized in human rights and women's rights with experience in international litigation at the Inter-American and Universal Human Rights Systems. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skills. Extensive background in supporting international bodies such as the United Nations and the Inter-American human rights system. Passionate about promoting gender equality and justice.
Countries of expertise: Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago
A highly skilled legal professional specializing in refugee protection, human rights law, and litigation support, with experience across both international and domestic legal systems. Currently serving as a Senior Protection Assistant (Refugee Status Determination), the expert conducts in-depth interviews, prepares complex legal submissions, manages appeals, and performs detailed legal research to support asylum procedures and policy initiatives, ensuring fairness, due process, and compliance with international standards. Previously, as a Litigation Intern at Lex Caribbean, Attorneys-at-Law, the expert supported litigation in public, commercial, and corporate law by attending court proceedings, drafting legal documents, managing corporate records, and conducting multi-disciplinary legal research. With a proven ability to manage complex cases under strict deadlines, combined with a strong focus on procedural integrity and client-centered advocacy, the expert offers comprehensive knowledge in refugee law, human rights, and litigation practice.
Occupation: A resourceful legal professional with experience in litigation,
commercial transactions, international relations, diplomacy, and a
keen interest in criminal advocacy, international protection, and civil
litigation.
Countries of expertise: Trinidad and Tobago
Tameka Romeo is a Legal Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Informed Practitioner in Investigative Psychology, adjunct lecturer, and consultant. She received a Joint Doctorate in Legal Psychology from Maastricht University in The Netherlands and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The findings from her studies have been presented at multiple international conferences in The Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Czech Republic, and Jamaica. In 2019, she received the award for Best Paper for 2019 in the Journal of Memory & Cognition by the Psychonomic Society. An alumna of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, she read for the degree of Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (distinction).
For over a decade, Tameka has contributed a significant portion of her expertise towards multiple social passion-projects, including offender rehabilitation, gender-based violence (GBV) awareness, and her non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mothers of the Missing and Murdered (MOMM).
Occupation: Legal Psychologist
Countries of expertise: Netherlands, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago