1. Samantha duQuesnay Chantrelle
Home Address: 18120 NW 16th Street Phone: 876-579-9625
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Email: samanthachantrelle@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samanthachantrelle Skype: samanthachantrelle
EDUCATION: MSc. Sociology of Development, 2010 B.A. Sociology for International Development, 1992
University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica W.I. University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
o Over 22+ years' experience in program management/project development for international development
agencies, non-governmental organizations and private sector foundations, in Jamaica and the Caribbean
o CEO of Digicel Foundation Ltd. in Jamaica with budget of over US$4.5 million/year under management
o Experienced in the program and project development cycle requirements of key international donors such as
USAID, CIDA, DFID, UNDP and the Embassy of Japan
o Designed program for Digicel Foundation’s Education Enrichment Program for Literacy Improvement,
implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Successfully awarded US$2.6 million under
the USAID DGPII Grant for the period 2013-2016.
o Successfully awarded US$1.2 million from the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Trust for Social Enterprise and
Violence Reduction Program in inner-city communities in downtown Kingston (August 2015)
o Experienced in Program Evaluation and Monitoring, including social audits for international donors.
o Budget Specialist responsible for managing USAID Mission’s overall annual program budget totaling
US$13+ million.
o U.S. Citizenship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
 CEO of the Digicel Foundation Ltd., the leading private sector telecommunications company in Jamaica.
Funds under management - approximately US$4.5 million per year, implementing approximately 195
projects per year. Increased staffing structure from 3 to 13 personnel over the period primarily funded
through external donor funds. The total funds under management are US$15+ million. (Nov. 2011 – Present)
 Through the Education Enrichment Program, Digicel is implementing a literacy and numeracy project using
ICT technologies, manipulative equipment, and teacher training. Implemented in collaboration with the Ministry
of Education, this program is focused on children at the primary school level. USAID awarded US$1.98 million for
this initiative under its DGP world-wide call for proposals to expand the project in Jamaica. This project is seeing an
average increase of 2 grade level increases in literacy levels for students involved in the initiative. A recent
modification to the grant to roll-out a Parenting Component increased the award to US$2.6 million. (2013-
present)
 Program includes small grants for community-based initiatives with a focus on social enterprise projects and small
cottage industries at the grass-roots level. Projects include agricultural development, rabbit farming, pig farming
and honey production. (2012-present)
 Infrastructure projects, including the refurbishment of the Redemption Arcade, jointly funded with USAID through
a US$500k grant; a US$1.7 million cardiac and ICU unit for the Bustamante Children’s Hospital; over US$1.5
million in construction of special needs schools. (2012-2015)
 Designed and currently implementing a Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) initiative at US$3 million over a 3-year
period in partnership with two government agencies and 6 private school institutions. The program includes the
following components: (2013-present)
o infrastructure development through full school construction and refurbishments with 9 of the 10 targeted
schools constructed/renovated in the last 3 years and an additional 11 schools provided with ramps and
wheelchair accessible bathrooms
o training of over 200 special needs teachers and caregivers through workshops and in-service trainings to
increase their capacity to deliver basic level physiotherapy, speech therapy, behavior therapy, occupational
therapy, and academic programing through individual education plans which will be delivered through the
establishment of a regional ICT Training Hub
o designed a low-cost mobile backpack therapeutic solution for social workers to deliver interventions to rural
shut-in PWDs and also provides equipment, therapeutic and sensory rooms for all schools enrolled in the
program
o a public awareness campaign for PWDs
o in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) constructed a first class multi-purpose court
facility for the Special Olympics team of Jamaica

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 Designed a multi-corporate social cohesion program focused on reducing prejudices through a national behavior
change communications strategy, targeting high risk populations of disabilities, LGBT, and human trafficking called
Respect Jamaica. (2014)
 Designed a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) pilot project focused on increasing enrollment
in science at the high school level. Project design was focused on a low-cost intervention, through an innovative
moveable Science Lab to address the infrastructure deficits of schools, while promoting the practical application of
science for real-world initiatives. Endorsed by the Clinton Foundation under Innovations in Education. (2014)
 Implemented standard operating procedures, procurement and finance policies, and sub-grant agreement manuals
in order to standardize the organizations operations and to meet USAID government regulations and achieved
government charitable status thus saving the company over US$350k annually. (2012-present)
 Implemented the UN Women’s HeForShe campaign for espousing gender equality and raising awareness around
gender based violence for Jamaica. (2016)
 Executive Director of the Jamaica Civil Society Coalition which represents an unprecedented
collaboration amongst civil society, private sector and church groups working together to achieve a
strengthened, non-partisan, citizens’ response to impact governance, transparency and accountability from
our leaders. (Dec. 2010 – April 2011)
 Consultant for the Canadian International Development Agency International School Twinning Program
which aims to use ICT technologies in the twining and sharing of educational programs between schools in
Jamaica and Canada. (Aug. 2011 – October 2013)
 Managed the National Commercial Bank of Jamaica’s Foundation’s developing their strategic framework
with responsibility for allocating over J$100 million of funds per year and in the delivery of innovative
programs increasing public awareness over 26%. Implemented communications strategy using both
traditional and non-traditional development methods, including the use of social utility networks and other
IT technologies. (2007-2010)
 Managed the processes and promoting the policy dialogue with the government of Jamaica and other
international development partners in the implementation of the Public Sector Modernization Program
under the Canadian Cooperation Fund. (2003 - 2005)
 Responsible for the oversight and management of program funds representing some CDN$ 2+ million for the
Canadian Cooperation Fund and the Canada Fund projects in Jamaica. (2003 - 2005)
 Managed the Mission's Program Development and Support Fund, which is a small grants fund of
US$500,000/year. (1994-1998)
 Managed OFDA’s Dominica Infrastructure Storm Damage Repair Project valued at US$500,000. (1998-
1999)
 Managed the USAID/Jamaica Mission’s Annual Program Budget (US$13+ million) to undertake activities
such as the monitoring of a combined portfolio of approximately 15 projects totaling US$100+ million.
(1994-1998)
 Provided a full range of programmatic support for the overall implementation and management of the Office
of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) portfolio. (1998-1999)
These included:
 conducting field performance monitoring of OFDA activities in the Caribbean
 designing, organizing and coordinating all regional and national OFDA sponsored training workshops
 providing support to the design team for all OFDA preparedness, mitigation, prevention and planning programs,
projects and research activities
 conducting “Needs Assessments” of disaster areas and participated in disaster response activities
PROJECT DESIGN AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
 Designed and developed an education program for primary schools to address low-levels of literacy and
numeracy through the use of ICT technologies. Program has been adopted as policy by the Ministry of
Education. The program is currently run in 167 primary schools across the island, mainly in rural areas. An
additional 40 schools to be implanted over the next 18-months.
 As part of the senior management team, participated in the formulation of USAID/Jamaica's 5-year Country
Development Strategy Fiscal Years 1995-2000. (1994-1998)
 Subsequently trained the entire mission of 120 persons in the USAIDs newly re-engineered Results Based
Management Framework. (1994-1998)
 Provided program and project support services for the portfolios of Health, Population, HIV/AIDS,
Education, and Disaster Mitigation and Response by identifying potential and/or ongoing implementation
difficulties, and assisting project managers in resolving them while enforcing U.S. government rules and
regulations. (1994-1998)
 Participated in the development of the terms of reference for request for proposals for several projects
implemented under the USAID/Jamaica program including the New Horizons Project, the AIDS/STD
portfolio, among others. (1994-1999)

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 Designed and implemented the Strategic Results Framework and Indicators for the N.C.B. Foundation,
exceeding targets in all areas. (2007-2010)
 Designed and currently implementing a Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) initiative at US$3 million over a 3-year
period in partnership with two government agencies and 6 private school institutions. The program includes the
components focused on infrastructure development, provision of equipment, training for teachers and caregivers, and
behavior change social awareness around the issues facing PWDs. (2013)
 Designed a multi-corporate human rights campaign focused on social cohesion aimed at reducing prejudices through a
national behavior change communications strategy, targeting high risk populations of disabilities, LGBT, and human
trafficking called Respect Jamaica. (2014)
 Designed a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) pilot project focused on increasing enrollment in
science at the high school level and promoting Climate Change initiatives. Project design was focused on a low-cost
intervention, through an innovative moveable Science Lab to address the infrastructure deficits of schools, while
promoting the practical application of science for real-world climate change initiatives. (2014)
 Designed and implemented several projects for the N.C.B. Foundation, including the N.C.B. Scholarship
program valued at over US$500,000 annually; the “Pass the Torch” School Tours for returning Olympians and
done in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport and the Private Sector Organization of
Jamaica engaging over 11,000 students in 10 high schools. (2008)
PROGRAMME EVALUATION AND MONITORING
 Conducted an independent programmatic/financial audit and evaluations for all projects funded under the
Embassy of Japan’s Grass Roots and Human Security Grant Project for a 5-year period. Prepared a
report on lessons learned and assessment to shape the future direction of the program. (2005)
 Managed the USAID/Jamaica’s Program Performance Assessment System, which evaluates and monitors
project indicators for review by USAID/Washington and the U.S. Congress. (1994-1998)
 In collaboration with USAID and the Ministry of Education, a monitoring and evaluation template has been
designed to focus on synergies with a larger Basic Education Program currently funded by USAID with the
Digicel Foundation’s Education Enrichment Program. (2014)
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
 Developed and implemented a Social Return on Investment (SROI) tool to determine the value of program
deliverable effectiveness over time versus funds spent. SROI evaluation is currently being conducted on
several of the Digicel Foundation’s major projects, such as the Enrichment Literacy Program, the Special
Needs Intervention, and several of our grassroots social enterprise projects. (2014 – present)
 Researched and analyzed the Jamaica’s social, economic and political environment in order to provide
information and make recommendations to USAID/Washington for submissions to the U.S. Congress. (1994-
1998)
 Conducted research and spearheaded the conceptualization and drafting of several project initiatives
including the USAID (US$3 million) Peace and Prosperity Project which aims to stabilize two volatile inner
city communities in the Kingston Metropolitan Area. (2000-2002)
 Provided background research and other preparatory work in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and
bids from both local and international agencies and governments. (2000-2014)
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
 Organized and implemented the first ever night 5K Run/Walk in downtown Kingston, Jamaica to raise the
awareness of special needs issues increasing registrants from 5,400 participants in the inaugural event to
over 10,500 participants in year 4. (2012-2015)
 Directly impacted the national public awareness of the Digicel Jamaica Foundation, which was increased from
38% to 92% in a 24 month period. (2014)
 Directly impacted the national public awareness of the N.C.B. Foundation, which was increased from 30.1%
to 56.4% over 15-month period. (2007-2010)
 Increased publicity exposure of the N.C.B. Foundation by generating free media coverage from an estimated
value of J$28,000/month to an average value of J$2 million/month. (2007-2010)
 Developed and implemented Public Information and Education component for the Caribbean portfolio for
USAID, which includes briefings, press releases, speeches, audio visual presentations for conferences and
speaking engagements. (1994-1998)
 Execution of the Prince of Wales Inner City DFID Football Competition. Approximately 130 inner city
football clubs from 81 communities participated with the finals culminating with the then U.K. Prime
Minister Tony Blair as a special guest. (2002)
SKILLS TRAINING

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 CEO Executive Training Course, Wharton Executive Program, University of Pennsylvania, USA (March
2015)
 Corporate Social Responsibility, Harvard Executive Program, Harvard University, USA (September 2013)
 Monitoring/Evaluation Workshop, European Union, Dominican Republic. (Feb. 2006)
 Project Management Training for Consulting & Audit Canada, Ottawa/Canada. (May 2004)
 Event Planning and Training Seminars, OFDA/Arizona. (May 1999)
 Training for Instructors, OFDA/Costa Rica. (March 1999)
 Disaster Assessment Training, OFDA/Washington. (July 1998)
 New Management Systems Training/Budget, USAID/El Salvador. (April 1997)
 Leadership Training, USAID/Kingston. (June 1996)
 Results Based Management & Evaluation Training, USAID/Washington. (Sept. 1995)
WORK HISTORY
Digicel Jamaica Foundation, CEO November 2011 – Present
CEO of the not-for-profit arm of the leading telecommunications company in Jamaica focused on implementing development
projects across the island. The program has under management US$4.5 million program per annum for community
initiatives, an education ICT literacy program done in partnership with the Ministry of Education, and for building the
infrastructure and training capacity in the sector of special needs.
Jamaica Civil Society Coalition, Executive Director December 2010 – April 2011
Executive Director of a broad-based coalition of civil society groups, private sector, church organizations. Development of
protocols, set-up of the Secretariat, development of 2-year strategic plan, and coalition building amongst a diverse group
under a UNDP responsive fund initiative.
National Commercial Bank (N.C.B.) Foundation, Program Manager April 2007 – February 2010
Projects Manager for the philanthropic activities of the Bank with a portfolio of J$100 million per year.
Embassy of Japan, Consultant November 2005 – March 2007
Independent Consultant – Project Manager for the Grass Roots and Human Security Grant Project Independent Consultant –
Audit/Evaluation of GRHS Grant Project for 2000-2005.
Canadian International Development Agency, Project Manager March 2003 – September 2005
Project Manager for the Canadian Cooperation Fund focused on institutional strengthening of Government of Jamaica
Ministries. Projects Coordinator for the Canada Fund focused on the implementation of grassroots projects island-wide.
Kingston Restoration Company Ltd., Consultant October 2000 - March 2002
Independent Consultant - Development and Research Manager
United States Agency for International Development/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance
Assistant Regional Advisor for the Caribbean July 1998 – December 1999
United States Agency for International Development (Jamaica Mission)
Development Program Specialist/Budget and Finance Nov. 1994 – June 1998
EDUCATION
B.A. in Sociology for International Development, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
(1992)
MSc. in Sociology of Development at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica W.I., (2010)
MEMBERSHIPS/INTERESTS
Devon House Historical Site – Board of Director (2016 – present)
Bustamante Children’s Hospital – Board of Director (2013 – 2015)
Women’s Leadership Initiative (April 2015 – present)
Presented at the UNHCR on the state of Human Rights in Jamaica (October 2011)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST