About Us

Sister Paul D'Ornellas, Founder of Foundation for Human Development

Founded by Sr. Paul D’Ornellas

Since 1992, the Foundation for Human Development has been a registered charitable organization.

On December 31st 1930, on the small Caribbean island of Trinidad, this remarkable woman came into the world

Meet Our People

Chief Operating Officer - Steve Williams, B.A.,M.Div.

Former Director of Student Support Services, Ministry of Education. It is most likely Steve who will answer your call.

Besides managing the multiple day-to-day runnings of the Foundation, a mammoth challenge in itself, Steve also offers counselling. His regular appearance on Radio makes his voice familiar to many.

Steve Joseph, Foundation for Human Development

Steve Joseph

The indispensable Steve, who keeps the Foundation premises and kitchen in good working order. At Weekend workshops, Steve’s Saturday lunch may just be as anticipated as the workshops!

Our Board of Directors

Angela Hamel Smith (Chair)

Ian Benjamin S.C

Kerwyn Garcia

Brian De La Rosa

Rosanna Trestrail

Jennifer Anandsignh

(Secretary)

The Vision Circle

Justice Peter Jamadar

Ian Benjamin S.C.

Nicole Dumbell

Rose Anna Trestrail

Penny Camps, Foundation for Human Development

Penny Camps

Steve Williams

Support Personnel

And it’s these hands that keep it all going

  • Steve Joseph, Foundation for Human Development

    Steve Joseph

    Maintenance

  • Karlene Smith

    Accounts

  • Nicole Dumbell, Foundation for Human Development

    Nicole Dumbell

    Graphic Design, Communications

  • Sharon Amow Gay

    Administrative

  • Boyd Reid - Foundation for Human Development

    Boyd Reid

    Tech

  • Ronnie Ghent

    Tech