“Assistance in Motion”

As a crowning achievement of his professional career, Dr. Nicely became the 49th President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association and served in other notable roles such as Board Chairman at the One Way Group of Schools, External Examiner for the Joint Board of Teacher Education, Lecturer at The Mico University College, Northern Caribbean University, Heart Trust/NTA and the International University of the Caribbean. He also worked with the Ministry of Education to empanel several schools across the country and assisted with the training of new principals in school management and record keeping.

In his current role he occupies the post of Deputy Secretary General at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association with portfolio responsibility for Member Services and Industrial Relations, while extending his time to civic duties as Justice of the Peace for the parish of Kingston. He also volunteers at the EduCom Co-operative Credit Union where he is Former President and current Director on the Board; is a member of the Teachers’ Services Commission and a Director on the E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited Board.

Dr. Nicely is adept at resolving problems and making timely decisions, as a result of his intuitive ability to assimilate challenging situations. His operational knowledge and practice of psychology, enables him to demonstrate people skills and execute emotional intelligence, in galvanizing harmony among stakeholders. This commendable leader continues to maximize his skills to maintain efficiency and proficiency. He possesses high standards of performance and uses analytical approaches and strategic networking; which transitions into an in-depth understanding of life experiences. He is the founder and CEO of “Rise, Counselling and Empowerment Services Ja. Ltd and Rise with Hope Ministries Ja. Ltd.”

Dr. Nicely is a proud single parent of two girls, Abbigel and Amiya, who he considers to be part of life’s greatest blessings. They are a source of inspiration and treasured ingredients in living an amazing life. His mother, Jennie Webb –Connor, remains his mentor, spiritual mother, example setter, motivator and holds him accountable to acceptable moral values and ethical standards. He remains a patriotic Jamaican who is keen on giving back to the land of his birth.

As a Devoted Christian who worships at the Boulevard Baptist Church, she is a member of the Women’s Federation where she is an immediate past president. She diligently serves as a member of the Evangelistic Committee, Usher Board and the Prayer Group.

Mrs. Connor enjoys swimming, playing board games and exercising. She lives by the mantra “Loving God, Loving Each Other.” She values honesty, kindness and compassion.

Her philanthropic nature enables and propels her to go beyond the call of duty to serve her fellow human beings. She believes in the restoration of the human spirit and that there are enough resources in the world to reduce the anguish of poverty, segregation and blockages to the acquisition of education. As a feature of her humanitarian activities, she visits the Horizon Home each month where she exhorts the virtues of Christianity through devotional exercise with the Elderly residents. She honours the command of discipleship through phone calls, WhatsApp messages and visits to sick members of her church family.

She believes that human beings are saved by grace and that Hope, Faith and humility are fundamental virtues of Christianity.

She is co-founder and company secretary of the companies Rise Counselling and Empowerment Services Ja. Ltd and Rise with Hope Ministries Ja. Ltd. She also serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Rise with Hope Ja. Ltd.

She is adept at logistics planning and has worked collaboratively as a team member on a myriad of projects to realize positive outcomes. She is flexible, dependable, and motivated to succeed at facilitating her growth and that of others. As an individual who is interested in acquiring “new” knowledge, truthfulness, accuracy and solving problems; she is an avid reader and researcher, a skill strengthened by strong communication abilities. Miss Hunter has developed the reputation of being a beacon of information who is able to analyze, and inspire action.

As a lifelong learner she is able to adapt as life evolves, she rapidly assimilates and learns as changes becomes imperative. She is a pleasant and approachable individual who generously shares the benefits to be accrued from knowledge acquisition as one seeks to empower self.

Miss Hunter is the chief researcher on the management team, with responsibility to coordinate literary output for use in various activities to be undertaken by the company.

Naceesha attended the Excelsior Community College where she studied Hospitality and Tourism Management. It was at Excelsior she realized her passion for working with people and the service Industry. She presently works for Caribbean Airlines in the Reservation and Sales Department.

Naceesha is passionate about communications and Community Service. She currently volunteers at the Jamaica Aids Support for life as a Senior Health Ambassador, where she promotes mental, physical and sexual wellness for people living with and affected by HIV. She assists by using new media to connect people to care. She also presents as a regular guest and co-host on their weekly talk show “JASL After Dark.”

Naceesha intends to pursue Post Graduate Studies in Education, in hopes to further contribute to the development of her country and people.

Miss Gardner’s expertise is being utilized on the team in the areas Communications and Marketing as she supports the stated objectives of the company.