Advisory Board

Dr. C. James-Marrast

Advisory Board Member

Mrs. J. Taylor

Advisory Board Member

Ms. R. Rhule

Advisory Board Member

Mrs. E. Johnson Dunkley

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Mrs. M. Grant

Advisory Board Member

Mrs. D. Campbell Bryan

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Dr. C. James-Marrast

Advisory Board Member

ECF Advisory Board welcomes Dr. C. James-Marrast.  Dr. James-Marrast is a Registered Nurse for 24 years. Her work and teaching experience includes bedside nursing (Medical Surgical nursing, the Mother/Baby Unit, and the Newborn nursery) and academia where she teaches across the curriculum for 12 years in SUNY, CUNY and private settings (Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Community Nursing, and Mental Health nursing. Dr. James-Marrast worked as a Field Nurse, Intake Coordinator, Intake Director, Senior COC, Clinical Nurse Manager, PI Supervisor and CHN Supervisor. In community settings, she taught diverse aggregates and provided them with health promotion resources including infections, chronic diseases prevention and control training.

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Mrs. J. Taylor

Advisory Board Member

Mrs. J. Taylor worked in various capacities in nursing.  Mrs. Taylor is currently an advance nurse practitioner.  In a world where everything is a trend, Mrs. Taylor is the one constant. From her love of the healthcare profession to her empathetic nature as a driving force, she remains steadfast in her abilities and passionate for the practice.  She is a strong advocate for empowering people. She explains, “Volunteering promotes personal growth and self- esteem…Understanding the community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy. As a volunteer I assist in uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal”.  The ability to embrace change and find the knowledge in yet to be charted waters is one of Mrs. Taylor’s unique qualities. Strong advocacy skills and a kind soul have been Mrs. Taylor’s assets in her long career dedicated to service. 

Ms. R. Rhule

Advisory Board Member

Ms. Rhule is a Care Manager for a non-profit organization.  She works with youths who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.  She began her journey with Elite Community Foundation (ECF) in 2019 as a volunteer.  In addition to volunteering with ECF, Ms. Rhule has had the pleasure of also volunteering with other non-profit organizations. In the past, Ms. Rhule was a part of “P.S Alumni”, where she mentored a NYC public school student for a period of time.  She has actively participated in food pantry, donations, and outreach activities and events as a volunteered with Project Hope Charities for over ten years.  Ms. Rhule believes, “Helping others is a passion of mine, and being able to volunteer with organizations has been another way I have been able to foster that passion. While being a part of the ECF’s Advisory Board; I will be able to share my experience, knowledge and compassion to the team and to the lives impacted by the organization”.

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Mrs. E. Johnson Dunkley

Advisory Board Member

Mrs. E. Johnson Dunkley is an early childhood educator since 2000.  Mrs. Johnson Dunkley volunteered with law enforcement, church, early childhood center and provides community service.  Mrs. Johnson Dunkley is a team leader.  In the community, she visits the sick and assist them with activities of daily living and bring food items, cooking hot meals, and bathes.  Mrs. Johnson Dunkley enjoys working with children and older adults. 

Mrs. Johnson Dunkley believes that “volunteering is important as it help us to bridge the gap for those who are unable to cross over on the other side of difficulty safely. In our society there are many children who need love, who need someone to be there for them ..here is a shoulder to lean on…I also think that it doesn’t matter how one might think that things are bad it is worst with someone else. I love to do volunteer work; it gives me great satisfaction!”.

Mrs. M. Grant

Advisory Board Member

ECF Advisory Board welcomes Mrs. M. Grant. Mrs. Grant is retired and a volunteer Health Ministry Leader for over 5 years focusing on health assessments for hypertension, diabetes, and other illnesses. Mrs. Grant performs home visits for homebound and anyone in need of health and wellness services, and resources. Additionally, Mrs. Grant supervises public relations and schedule appointments, coordinate services. “Volunteering is really rewarding…when you see someone who is sick and you are able to help them. Or when I see someone in distress, it is really rewarding to assist… From my youth, I have been taking care of children working with the sick, and it motivated me to continue this work. It is great to be volunteer at ECF and to serve while residing in Jamaica”.

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Mrs. D. Campbell Bryan

Advisory Board Member

ECF Advisory Board welcomes Mrs. D. Campbell Bryan. Mrs. D. Campbell Bryan is a retired Registered Midwife. Mrs. Bryan was recognized for 29 years of dedicated service in Health Care Delivery in 2016. She has been a volunteer Health Ministry Leader for more than 5 years and her work focuses on diabetes, hypertension, and other illnesses. Along with public health related activities, Mrs. Bryan performed visits to homebound and anyone in need of health and wellness services. Mrs. Bryan, via her exemplary service, is committed to serving humanity because she finds volunteering exciting and rewarding. Mrs. Bryan deems it an honor to work with other volunteers, upholding the vision and mission of ECF while residing in Jamaica. Mrs. Bryan believes “Volunteering is important because one does not always have to work for money, but there is joy when you able to help others.”

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