Friendship, Jamaica · Cincinnati, Ohio

The people behind the work

A small team on two islands of activity — Ohio and St Ann — supported by volunteers who give their skills and their time.

Team

Michael A. Folkes

Founder

Michael is a former student who has gone on to become a successful businessman and is now giving back to the community and humble beginnings that helped shape his journey.

Sasha Gaye-Hanson

Secretary

Sasha is a former student who is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and is passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape her.

Fiona Wallace

Principal, Mount Waddy Primary School

Fiona has grown up in the community, excelled in every role and responsibility entrusted to her, and now proudly serves as the school’s principal.

Cyndi

Coordinator

Oversees foundation activities, ensuring programs, events, and projects are well organized, effectively executed, and aligned with the foundation’s mission and goals. Coordinates communication among team members, partners, and volunteers to support smooth operations and successful outcomes.

Volunteer

Our volunteer team is growing

Could this be you? We welcome medical, educational, building and training skills.

Join them

“We want your help! Do you have skills and time to share? … If you have medical, educational, building or training qualifications, skills or experience and want to be a part of the Foundation’s initiatives, then we’d like to hear from you.”

Sasha Gaye-Hanson, Secretary

+1 (876) 297-5178