Practising what it preaches, TTCSI is proud that our staff is representative of both the CARICOM and wider Caribbean. In addition to several local professionals, we are pleased have professionals from the islands of Jamaica and Martinique as part of our team. We believe this diversity will enhance our ability to collaborate with others in the region. Moreover this brain circulation will keep the environment at TTCSI both creative and dynamic!

NIRAD TEWARIE, CEO

Nirad Tewarie is the Chief Executive Officer of the TTCSI. He brings to the organization a wealth of experience in management, media and communications and international relations.

As the TTCSI’s CEO, he sits on several national and regional committees relating to the development of business generally, and the services sector, specifically.

Nirad’s past experience includes assignments at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, UK; at several local tertiary-level educational institutions, including the University of the West Indies, Roytec & the School of Business and Computer Studies (SBCS); and at several local media houses, including the T&T Guardian, CCN TV6 & IETV, where he conceptualized and started the first local cable news programme.

He maintains an active interest in the media as the Executive Editor of the U, Caribbean Health Digest and a columnist for the Sunday Guardian.

Passionate about development, Nirad is also a member of the Board of Directors of Vision on Mission Prisoner Rehabilitation Programme & the Indian Caribbean Museum of Trinidad and Tobago. He is also a regular volunteer with several organisations focused on young people.

Contact: ntewarie@ttcsi.org

FLORENCE LOUIS EDOUARD, SENIOR TRADE SPECIALIST

Florence Louis-Edouard has been residing in Trinidad and Tobago for the past seven years. Originally from the French Caribbean island of Martinique, she shares a deep passion for the Caribbean as a whole and more particularly for its regional integration process.

Ms. Louis-Edouard holds a Master Degree in International Trade and Geopolitics from the French National Institute of International Relations located in Paris. In 2004 she obtained a Master of Science in International Relations from the University of the West Indies for which she submitted her thesis on “Towards the integration of the French Departments of the Americas within their immediate geopolitical environment: From Decentralization to the Post Cotonou Agreement”.

For the past four years, she has served the interest of Trinidad and Tobago’s private sector working in various institutions dedicated to business expansion and export promotion.

Contact: flouis@ttcsi.org

COURTNEY LINDSAY, DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Courtney Lindsay joined the TTCSI in October 2010, bringing with him two years experience in the field of International Trade. He is a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a Master's of Science Degree in International Relations, completing a paper titled "R&D, Innovation and Advanced Learning: Developmental Tools for CARICOM States". 

Mr Lindsay is passionate about the economic development of the Caribbean as a whole, and is convinced that research, innovation and training will assist in achieving its full developmental potential; he has dedicated this passion to the development of the services sector of Trinidad and Tobago, and by extension, the Caribbean.

Contact: clindsay@ttcsi.org

SHERRY HASSANALI, MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS, ADMINISTRATION & EVENTS OFFICER

Sherry Hassanali joined the TTCSI in 2007 as its first employee and brought with her a wealth of senior management experience, having served in both the private and public sector for over 25 years.  She assisted the TTCSI Interim Board with its pioneer planning and implementation processes for the development of the Coalition.

In February 2010 she accepted the appointment as TTCSI’s Member Relations, Administration and Events Officer, where she continues to serve as a team player in the realization of TTCSI’s goal objectives.

Contact: shassanali@ttcsi.org

TAKIYAH DE FOUR, RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Takiyah De Four joined TTCSI after working in the Ministry of Trade and Industry specializing in Trade in Services. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Economics from Florida International University and a Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern College in Florida.
 
Ms. De Four returned to Trinidad in late 2008 because her passion and commitment to the development of the country of her birth.
 
She has worked in both policy and administration positions in the U.S. and Trinidad. She possesses a unique combination of international experience coupled with knowledge of both government and private sector businesses.

Contact: tdefour@ttcsi.org

HEMA SON SON, ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Hema Son Son is often the first point of contact for persons who wish to interact with the TTCSI.

Experienced in accounting and project implementation, Hema plays a key role in ensuring the success of the organisation’s projects. She is currently furthering her studies in with a view to enhancing her qualifications in the field of Accounting.

Contact: hsonson@ttcsi.org

INTERNS

TTCSI is currently providing developmental opportunities for two Interns.