Welcome to the JUMP Programme!

Olive is a Jamaican‑Canadian Menopause Specialist and Midlife Transformation Consultant, trained in Consulting and Counseling Psychology. Although based in Toronto, she works internationally, supporting men and women as they navigate the emotional, practical, and identity‑shifting challenges that emerge in midlife.

She is the author of five impactful books on relationships, healing, empowerment, and personal growth, and she helps individuals embrace midlife as a season of renewal, wisdom, and deeper purpose. Her mission is to empower people to move forward with resilience, hope, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Olive is also a non‑denominational ordained minister with the National Association of Christian Ministers, a role that reflects her commitment to honoring God and serving others with compassion and integrity.

Outside of her professional work, Olive enjoys reading, listening to music, and baking, simple joys that keep her grounded and inspired.

William is a healthcare professional and military veteran with more than 30 years of experience in civilian and military nursing. After migrating from Jamaica to the United States in 1985, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, later serving in the U.S. Army Reserve until his retirement in 2025. He was mobilized in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

William began his nursing career in 1994 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he has served in both bedside nursing and leadership roles. His clinical experience includes interventional cardiology, trauma care, and military field hospital operations.

He is also a former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a life member of AMSUS and the Reserve Officers Association (ROA).

William is married and the proud father of  two sons. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing volleyball and pickleball, as well as travelling with family and friends. 

Nicola is a seasoned accounting and audit professional with more than 30 years of experience in external and internal auditing, financial management, and public sector finance. Her career includes extensive service within the Jamaican public sector as well as tenure with a leading international accounting firm. She currently serves as the Chief Internal Auditor at the Airports Authority of Jamaica. In addition, she is a Certified Information Privacy Manager and Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe), reflecting her expanding leadership in data protection and its strategic importance to Jamaica.

Nicola has been instrumental in strengthening the internal audit and accounting professions locally. A former President of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Jamaica Chapter, she played a key role in the chapter’s administration of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) programme. Her contributions extend internationally through her work as an exam item writer for the CIA, CGAP, CFSA, and CISA certifications.

She also serves on several key committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ), including the Audit Practice, Public Sector, and Practice Monitoring Committees. Her professional influence is further reflected in her membership on the Public Accountancy Board. Her corporate governance experience spans service on audit committees across both public and private sector organizations. In all her roles, she demonstrates a steadfast commitment to integrity, professional excellence, and public service.             

Carla is a Jamaican‑Canadian professional with over 30 years of experience in the transport and shipping industry, supported by her credential in International Transportation and Customs. She brings deep expertise in air and ocean freight, customs processes, and letter‑of‑credit documentation, and is known for her exceptional organizational skills and clear, effective communication.

Throughout her career, Carla has excelled in roles that require independence, precision, and strong stakeholder engagement. She is highly regarded for her ability to prioritize complex tasks, collaborate across diverse teams, and liaise confidently with clients in specialized sectors, including mining.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Carla enjoys reading, listening to music, and knitting, pursuits that reflect her calm, thoughtful, and grounded nature.

Michael is a Jamaican‑American professional and a dedicated, clinically proficient CCP‑S with over 20 years of experience in high‑acuity, time‑sensitive emergency medicine. He is an expert in adult and pediatric critical care transport, advanced ventilator management, and hemodynamics. 

Michael combines advanced clinical skills with calm, steady leadership under pressure, having managed numerous critically ill patients in complex interfacility transport scenarios. 

He is also a proven mentor, committed to developing the next generation of prehospital professionals.

Roland is an Associate Counseling Psychologist based in Jamaica, bringing a rich and diverse professional background that spans security, school counseling, social work, and private investigations. 

With training from Mico University College, The University of the West Indies, and Penn Foster College, he integrates academic depth with real‑world experience to support individuals across a wide range of emotional and social challenges.

Outside of his professional life, Roland enjoys reading, playing the guitar and keyboard, taking long drives to appreciate the wonders of nature, traveling to new places, writing poems and short stories, and singing, creative pursuits that reflect his reflective and expressive spirit.