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{"id":3179,"date":"2025-05-24T18:13:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T18:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www1.vtdi.edu.jm\/?page_id=3179"},"modified":"2025-06-17T22:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T03:15:41","slug":"senior-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/?page_id=3179","title":{"rendered":"Senior Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3179\" class=\"elementor elementor-3179\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a98bad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a98bad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3d7d45\" data-id=\"a3d7d45\" 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src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9617-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Delize Williams\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Dr. Delize Williams<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\"> Principal<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Leadership And Governance<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9617-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.Delize Williams\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Dr.Delize Williams<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Principal<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Dr. Delize Williams is the Principal of VTDI, where she leads the institution\u2019s strategic direction and academic development. With a background in computer science and education, she champions innovation in technical and vocational training. Her leadership has driven key partnerships and modernized VTDI\u2019s approach to blended learning.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      \r\n       <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9631-copy.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Dr. Jacqueline Wallder<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">VP Academics<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Academic Leadership<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9631-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jacqueline Wallder\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4> <\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">VP Academics<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Dr. Jacqueline Wallder serves as the Vice Principal-Academics at VTDI, where she oversees academic programs and initiatives. Her research on integrating Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into Jamaica's secondary schools has been published in the Journal of Arts, Science, and Technology. Dr. Wallder is also an advocate for institutional collaboration, exemplified by her involvement in partnerships like the MOU between VTDI and the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7628_DIGITAL-w-bgnd-1.png\" alt=\"Ms Carolyn O'Connor\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Ms. Carolyn O'Connor<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">VP Administration<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Operations and Services<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7628_DIGITAL-w-bgnd-1.png\" alt=\"Ms Carolyn O'Connor\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Ms.Carolyn O'Connor<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">VP Administration<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Ms. Carolyn O'Connor serves as the Vice Principal of Administration at VTDI, overseeing the institute's operational and administrative functions. With a background in education management and a PMP certification, she has been instrumental in streamlining processes and enhancing institutional efficiency. Her leadership has been pivotal in supporting initiatives like the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program, reflecting her commitment to professional development and organizational excellence.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n  <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paula-Green.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Mrs. Paula Green<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\"> Director, Extention Site<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Leadership Management<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paula-Green.jpeg\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Mrs. Paula Green<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Leadership Management<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>With a management and educational leadership background, Mrs. Green plays a pivotal role in solidifying the Extension Site as a foremost provider of TVET in the Southwest Region. Her unwavering commitment and dedication to workforce development are central to fulfilling the professional development needs of the region's workforce and high school graduates. She continues the Extension Site's legacy as a dynamic and responsive centre for learning and skills development, empowering people and transforming lives.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MMCP9697-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ms. Sharon Hephzibah\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Ms. Sharon Hephzibah<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">Director, Human Resources<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">People Operations<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MMCP9697-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ms. Sharon Hephzibah\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Ms. Sharon Hephzibah<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Direcotr, Human Resource <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Ms. Sharon Elaine Hephzibah our Director, Human Resource Management brings over 30 years of HR expertise to deliver transformative, values-driven interventions in the workspace. She is dedicated, passionate and committed to fostering a workplace environment and facilitating human resource policies, practices and programmes that will create and maintain an engaged and team spirited workforce.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MMCP4080-copy-1-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Mr. Kenrick Plummer<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">Director, Finance and Accounting<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Financial Operations<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MMCP4080-copy-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Mr. Kenrick Plummer<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Financial Operations<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Mr. Plummer oversees VTDI\u2019s financial management and accounting operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accuracy in reporting. As former Chief Accountant\/Bursar (Temporary), he has supported budgeting, audit processes, and strategic financial planning. His leadership in finance strengthens VTDI\u2019s institutional stability and supports its long-term objectives.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n        <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5716_120337-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Mr. Milton Campbell<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">Manager, Quality Assurance <\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Quality Operations<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_5716_120337-scaled.jpg\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Mr. Milton Campbell<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Manager, Quality Assurance<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p> Mr. Milton Campbell is a trained educator with over a decade of exposure in government administration, policy development and risk management. In his current capacity he leads risk management initiatives to support the fulfillment of making the VTDI the premier tertiary institution in the 21st century <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!--\r\n<div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9865-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Appolenon Gordon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Dr. Appolenon Gordon<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">Head of School for the School of Applied Technology and Engineering (SASET)<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Academic Leadership<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9865-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Appolenon Gordon\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Dr. Appolenon Gordon<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Academic Leadership<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Dr. Appolenon Gordon leads VTDI's School of Applied Technology and Engineering, overseeing programs in ICT, animation, and engineering disciplines. With a background in ICT coordination, he has contributed to initiatives enhancing technical education and research within the institute.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"board-member\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\r\n        <div class=\"member-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"profile-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9865-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Appolenon Gordon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n            <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"member-info\">\r\n            <h3>Dr. Appolenon Gordon<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"title\">Head of School for the School of Applied Technology and Engineering (SASET)<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"role-badge\">Academic Leadership<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          \r\n          <div class=\"hover-tooltip\">\r\n            <div class=\"tooltip-content\">\r\n              <div class=\"tooltip-header\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www1.vtdi.edu.jm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MMCP9865-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Appolenon Gordon\" \/>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <h4>Dr. Appolenon Gordon<\/h4>\r\n                  <span class=\"tooltip-role\">Academic Leadership<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <p>Dr. Appolenon Gordon leads VTDI's School of Applied Technology and Engineering, overseeing programs in ICT, animation, and engineering disciplines. 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