UWI St Augustine means family, growth and pride. In my 32 years here, I have seen the campus evolve and the impact it has had on many lives, including mine. It is a place where knowledge and purpose come together, and staff and students alike contribute to the future of the Caribbean. It is a true honour to have been a part of half of UWI St. Augustine’s 65- year history.
It has very much been my home away from home for the past almost 40 years. For me, the best part has been that we have been able to co-exist like a family in my (small) Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, where I have been the Secretary to various Heads of Department since 1998.
For me, UWI St Augustine gives growth, opportunity, and belonging. As both staff and student, I have experienced the campus as a place that not only challenges me to learn, but also encourages me to discover my best self. It’s a community that celebrates diversity, nurtures potential, and inspires purpose. Every interaction reminds me that UWI is more than an institution; it’s a living system that empowers me to make a meaningful impact in the world.
To me, UWI St Augustine is more than a workplace, it is a pillar of national and regional development that embodies opportunity and empowerment. Since joining the UWI (STA), over the past 26 years I have witnessed its transformative impact on students, staff, and society, and it has profoundly shaped my own professional and academic journey. It symbolises commitment, resilience, and pride in contributing to something greater than oneself, and after all these years, it truly feels like home.
The UWI St Augustine has been my second home for the past 35 years, and I am deeply grateful for the many opportunities it has provided me to grow and contribute to the Faculty of Medical Sciences’ School of Veterinary Medicine—as a laboratory technician, senior research technician, and now Chief Laboratory Technician. I have had the privilege of working alongside talented individuals and witnessing the growth of countless students into successful professionals. Beyond my role, my involvement in sports and serving The UWI Credit Union has allowed me to make a broader impact on campus life and support the well-being of the St Augustine community. The university’s mission to educate, innovate, and serve resonates deeply with me, and I feel proud to be a part of this vibrant community.
