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In February 1983, I graduated from the University of the West Indies, completing two years of internship at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). With a passion for public health and data, I pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I remained at UMass Amherst following graduation, supporting numerous research projects with a focus on data management and analysis in epidemiological studies.

But more than 50 years before today, another unforgettable experience helped shape my journey.

On November 7, 2025 — The 2nd Annual UWI London Benefit Dinner was held. It was another spectacular success.  Held in the impressive Great Hall of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn on Friday, November 7th, the prestigious event, attended by distinguished guests, celebrated the very best of the Caribbean.

Baroness Patricia Scotland, the first woman Secretary General of The Commonwealth; Sir Trevor McDonald, renowned and beloved Journalist; and Ambassador Theresa Roberts, entrepreneur and philanthropist were among the honourees.

Dear Alumni,

The Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) joins our regional and global communities in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 – December 10, 2025). This year, our priority actions focus on:

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