JN Foundation appoints new head
ASEASONED practitioner, dedicated to eradicating poverty and reducing inequalities in society, Onyka Barrett Scott, has been appointed acting general manager of the JN Foundation.
Parris Lyew-Ayee, chairman of the JN Foundation, said Barrett Scott brings a wealth of experience to the post, having worked in the private sector and non-governmental organisations.
“She is results- oriented, and her experience in implementing projects with multple -partners across the Caribbean, Latin America, Kenya and Ghana will serve the JN Foundation well.
“We are, therefore, confident that she will propel the work of the JN Foundation to another level,” he stated.
Underscoring the organisation’s deep history, as well as its longstanding commitment to nationbuilding, Barrett Scott said, “Looking at our history as a nation, I recognise that some of the problems which our society faces are long-standing. Therefore, our contributions will be positioned to push the envelope, think in different ways and challenge the status quo, as we address them from a fresh perspective.”
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
She informed that a key part of her vision is to go the extra mile to understand the challenges Jamaicans face and seek solutions to address them in a comprehensive manner.
“We remain committed to our core programmes. The foundation has always been strong in terms of skills development, education, health and safety, social and cultural development, and, more recently, addressing environmental issues,” she related.
“We remain committed to those areas, because I believe if we are seeking to transform individuals and communities, then those are the key areas we must continue to work in.”
“Our contributions will be positioned to push the envelope, think in different ways and challenge the status quo, as we address them from a fresh perspective.”