I am a graduate of the University of West Indies (Mona) with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree, and University of Aberdeen (Scotland, UK) with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition. I have a background in Internal and Family Medicine having worked at public hospitals and private practices in Kingston, Jamaica.
I advocate for accessible health care through volunteer work with the Rotary and Rotaract clubs in the corporate area, and I’ve served as a member of the New Kingston Rotaract Club (NKRC). I received the Community Service Award and Presidential Award of Excellence during my time on the board of NKRC’s 2019/2020 year. During my tenure I led projects which provided art therapy to high school students and health services to the homeless.
Another one of my passions is increasing awareness and providing support for women who struggle with the disorder known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). As a woman with PCOS myself, I know the daily struggles of this syndrome and I’m determined to make a positive change. While studying in my Masters programme I did a research project, “Improving Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Management in Kingston, Jamaica (ImPOK)” which was entered in the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ 11th annual National Health Research Conference and won ‘Best Student Poster Presentation.’ I am also an executive member of a team that produces a PCOS Awareness campaign (PCOS1in10Ja) in highlighting women living with PCOS in Jamaica.