Meet The Team
Olive P. Ellis, PsyD, MSc, BA - PRESIDENT
Olive is a Jamaican‑Canadian Midlife Transformation Specialist and Life 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 A. Edwin, RN, EMT, Ret. Lieutenant – U.S. Army VICE PRESIDENT
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.
Delroy Scarlett, MSc, MCIM, AMTC - TREASURER
Delroy is an accomplished Jamaican professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services sector, spanning retail banking, credit unions, micro‑financing, and life insurance. His expertise covers sales and marketing management, customer experience, international marketing and foreign direct investment, business lending, training, and entrepreneurial development.
He is people‑centred, performance‑driven, innovative, and strategic, known for strong communication skills and unwavering professional integrity.
Delroy’s academic and professional training includes extensive certifications in leadership, business management, sales training and coaching, life insurance and agency management, marketing strategy and planning, banking and finance, digital marketing, data mining and analysis, argumentative writing, credit administration and risk management, market research, electronic marketing intelligence, and integrated marketing communications.
Carla A. Clarke, Dip. BLC - SECRETARY
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 P. Saddler, CCP-C, PMD, ACLS, PALS.BLS - DIRECTOR
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 O. Smikle, JP, MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip. Ed. (Hons) - DIRECTOR
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.
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help save lives
Partnership with the JUMP Programme can happen in several ways:
• Collaborate with us on emergency training and community preparedness.
• Provide equipment, supplies, or technical support.
• Offer professional expertise or volunteer services.
• Support our mission through sponsorship or financial contributions.
• Help expand our outreach by connecting us with networks and agencies
Every partnership strengthens our ability to serve communities and improve emergency response across Jamaica.
become a sponsor
Help Us Strengthen Emergency Response
JUMP is committed to building stronger, safer communities through emergency training, readiness, and medical support. Your sponsorship helps us expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and respond when every second counts. Together, we can save lives.
What Your Sponsorship Supports
- Emergency response training
- Community preparedness programs
- Equipment and supplies
- Youth and volunteer development
- Public safety education
- Outreach to underserved communities
- Essential administrative and operational costs that keep JUMP running effectively and sustainably.
Sponsorship Levels
Bronze Sponsor
- Recognition on website
- Certificate of appreciation
Silver Sponsor
- All Bronze benefits
- Logo on select materials
- Social media acknowledgment
Gold Sponsor
- All Silver benefits
- Logo on banners/events
- Featured sponsor spotlight
Platinum Sponsor
- All Gold benefits
- Naming opportunities
How to Become a Sponsor
Becoming a sponsor is simple:
- Choose your sponsorship level
- Complete and submit the Sponsor Commitment Form
- A team member will contact you to finalize your sponsorship contributions and benefits.
Contact Us
Have a question or want a customized sponsorship package? We’d love to speak with you.
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A Lifeline of Hope for Underserved Communities
Your donation will help JUMP bring life‑saving emergency care to underserved communities across Jamaica.
