Denise Cagley-Jefferson has been appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP Jamaica).
She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the international non-profit sector, with a record spanning donor engagement, programme leadership and organisational management. Her work has consistently focused on strengthening communities and advancing sustainable, people-centred development, the organisation said.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Cagley-Jefferson is a mission-driven executive whose career covers international development, non-profit leadership and humanitarian assistance. She has worked across programme management, donor relations and strategic planning in several regions, including the Caribbean, the United States, the Pacific and parts of Europe and the Middle East.
She previously served as executive director of the Blue Mountain Project, which seeks to remove barriers to education and basic services for students and families in rural communities. She has remained closely involved with the organisation as a board member, FFTP Jamaica said.
Cagley-Jefferson has also held leadership and advisory roles focused on sustainability, food systems and community empowerment. Her background includes work with service-based programmes such as AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps, as well as international humanitarian coordination.
Described by FFTP Jamaica as a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader, she is recognised for strategic thinking, accountability and a hands-on leadership style. “FFTP Jamaica is confident that this appointment will strengthen the organisation’s operational excellence, deepen donor and partner relationships, and further advance sustainable, mission-aligned programmes that support vulnerable communities across Jamaica,” the organisation said.
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