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.