Virgin Islands Council on the Arts Board of Directors
Jose Raul Carrillo - Chairman
P.O. Box 515
St. Thomas, VI 00804-0515
Ph: (340) 513-2055
Mr. Carrillo was born and raised on St. Thomas and received his elementary and secondary education from Sts. Peter and Paul School. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the College of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Carrillo was the Assistant to the Financial Aid Officer and became the Director of Financial Aid at the College of the Virgin Islands. He held the post of Chief Protocol Officer at Government House under Governor Schneider. He currently holds the position of Chief Protocol Officer to Governor de Jongh, Jr.
Claire Roker - Vice Chairwoman
P.O. Box 655, Frederiksted
St. Croix, VI 00841
Ph: (340) 513-9410
Claire Roker was born on the island of St. Croix and is well known for her work in the tourism industry where she served as Assistant Director and Assistant Commissioner of Tourism for the Government of the Virgin Islands from 1987 to 1995. She was the Office Manager for Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen and is currently the Manager of the Senate President Ronald Russell. Claire has dedicated many years to our community and is the recipient of innumerable local and national awards, some of which includes:
- The Casper Holstein Award
- Business and Professional Women's Woman of Achievement Award
- Hal Jackson Talented Teen International Coordinator Award
- National Association of Female Executives Award
Karen Thurland - Treasurer
P.O. Box 3054, Christiansted
St. Croix, VI 00822
Ph: (340) 642-5090
Karen Thurland is a native of St. Croix. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Services from Montclair State University, a Masters in History from Adelphi University and her Ph.D. from Union Institute and University. Ms. Thurland served as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Library Services from 1987 to 1995 after which she accepted the position of Assistant Principal of Arthur A. Richards Junior High School. Ms. Thurland, an author, is currently an active retiree engaged in researching and writing about Virgin Islands historical subjects and events.
Lucinda O'Connell - Secretary
6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Ph: (340) 514-2432
Lucinda is a native of Florida who has lived in the Virgin Islands for twenty plus years. She received her high school diploma from Tampa Bay Vocational Technical School and continued her post secondary education at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. O’Connell is a practicing visual artist and was the former owner of Blue Turtle Gallery. She is the owner of Cloud Nine Studio and currently teaches art at the Ritz Carlton Resort.
Vernon Finch
P.O. Box 404
St. Thomas, VI 00804
Ph: (340) 998-1777
Vernon Finch was born and raised on St. Thomas. He is a 1967 graduate of Charlotte Amalie High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Florida A&M University and a Masters in Public Education from the University of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Finch recently retired from his position as Administrator of Disabled and Vocational Rehabilitation Services at the Department of Human Services. He is actively involved in community activities as President of The Marine Action Group, a member of UVI Cell Board and a member of the Board of Directors of Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation.
Glenn "Kwabena" Davis
P.O. Box 304274
St. Thomas, VI 00803-4274
Ph: (340) 998-8952
Glenn Davis is a native Virgin Islander, born and raised on St. Thomas. He is a 1967 graduate of Charlotte Amalie High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Virgin Islands. Glenn has worked in many branches of government. Most recently he retired from his position of Director of Cultural Education after three years on the job. Davis is an active retiree engaged in cultural education, civic and community activities. His name is synonymous with Virgin Islands Culture; he is a very popular Calypsonian, a charter member of The Committee to Revive Our Culture and the Founder/Director of Voices of Love. He is the recipient of numerous community awards to include the East Lions Club Appreciation Award, The Excelsior Club Lifetime Achievement Award and the GERS Calypso Appreciation Award.
Pastor Reuben A. Vessup
P.O. Box 4850
Kings Hill, St. Croix, VI 00851
Ph: (340) 690-9238
Pastor Vessup was born on St. Thomas but resides on St. Croix. He is a graduate of Charlotte Amalie High School, obtained as Associate of Arts degree in Construction from the College of the Virgin Islands and a Certificate of Theological Seminary from the Moravian Theological Seminary. Pastor Vessup also holds an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Eastern Theological Seminary. His entire government career was served at the Department of Property and Procurement. He is a member of both the St. Croix Interfaith Coalition and Ministers in Partnership for Family and Youth. Retired from full-time pastorate, Pastor Vessup is currently Vice President of a non-profit organization entitled Jobs Partnership, Inc., he is member of the Board of Directors Junior Achievement and a volunteers his services and expertise to various community organizations.
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