Advisory Council members provide advice, perspective and support to the NCARW Campaign.  Members include representatives of organizations that host Caribbean heritage celebrations in June (NCAHM) or at other times, those representing the hospitality industry, those interested in Caribbean food culture and history, etc.  

Advisory Council Members 2021-2025

Chef Lois Baker, Sweet Sosumba Catering, DC

Basil Buchanan, PhD, Co-Founder, NCAFFA

Dorel Callender, MBA, Co-Founder, NCAFFA

Chef Llewellyn Clarke, Nevis

Dominic Christopher, Founder, CEO, Deh Abroad Village

Chef & Author Nadege Fleurimond

Francine Hakim, Program Director, ICS

Jody-Ann Knight, Esq., NCAHM Committee Member

Chef Charmaine Lord

Amala Luncheon, PhD., Asst. Prof., Eastern New Mexico University

Carol Mitchell, Author, Editor, Writing Coach, Caribbean Reads

Claire Nelson, PhD, Founder, CEO, ICS

Chef Karen Palmer Hot Pot Caribbean Restaurant, Chandler, Az.

Andrew Sharpe, Founder, CEO, Authentic Caribbean Foundation, Massachusetts

Doreen E. Thompson, Esq., Co-Founder, NCAFFA

Jackie Watson, MBA, Founder, Caribbean Association of Georgia, Inc.

Kayon Williams, Owner, Caribbean Corner, Maryland