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