Tameka Walker-Samuel is originally from Barbuda but grew up in the Virgin Islands. She graduated fromTroy University, with a bachelor’s degree in Business. Tameka works as a Support Specialist for one ofthe largest energy companies in the southern United States. One of the things that she takes pride inmost, is offering help to others; especially if it can potentially change…
My name is Francis Eyon Gordon. My friends and family call me Eyon. I was born in Barbuda and grew up living in both Antigua and Barbuda. I am the eldest of seven children. After graduating from the Ottos Comprehensive High School in Antigua, I migrated to the United States of America and lived in New York City. God has…
Hello All, My name is Kizzye Harris-Thomas. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Barbuda on River Road. I migrated to Newark in 2014. After working with individuals with disabilities, I realized that my passion is looking forward to helping youths with disabilities in Barbuda.” My hope is for each child in Barbuda to have the same…
Jewel Webber is of Antiguan(father) and Barbudan(mother) descent and loves her family abroad. There were so many great and loving memories growing up on the island of Barbuda; beach days, climbing coconut trees, roasting meat on a coal pot, the store( Eaton Shop),.. So, when hurricane Irma hit her home country, Jewel made it a point to help in whatever…
Hi, My name is Karen Deazle. I was born and raised in Barbuda. I migrated to Canada when I was eleven years old. It is my pleasure to be apart of a team whom all share the same passion in giving back to the community we love. My favorite quote is my life motto, “ The service we do for…
Mrs. Arriene Charles has a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Fayetteville State University. She currently lives in North Carolina. Arriene has a passion for learning and is looking forward to help the youths in Barbuda as a member of Team BUDA. Contact Arriene A. Charles
My name is Eloise Punter. Eloise was born in Barbuda and grew up living in Barbuda. Eloise is the second of three girls. After graduating from High Trinity School in Barbuda, Eloise migrated to the United States of America and lived in New York City. God has blessed and opened doors for Eloise and with two kids, and one served…
Born and raised in Barbuda, Sean’s heart is always in his homeland. Following the passage of Hurricane Irma, Sean partnered to coordinate the largest volunteer cleanup effort on the island, and has continued to lead interventions focused on reconstruction and rebuilding. Sean brings his passion and experience in community and infrastructural development, sports leadership, and youth engagement to Team BUDA…
Eyon Gordon and Sean Charles displaying the “Barbudan” twist of Caribbean food on display.