Governance of the Institution
The Institute is governed by a Board of Governors who works closely with the management group in setting policies, providing guidance and support in the development of future plans while influencing short and long-term goals of the Institute. Members of the Board include Mr. Raphael Barrett, Chairman; Dr. Wayde Marr, President of VTI; Mrs. Karen Marr-Bruce, Executive Director of VTI, Mr. Carl Scott, Mr. Michael Jureidini, Ms. Natasha Sampson and Mr. Donovan Miles.
Board Members
Mr. Raphael Barrett, Chairman
Mr. Barrett holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration, postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics(Special) and is a Professional Engineer. He is a former senior lecturer of the UWI-Mona Faculty of Engineering and Lecturer and research supervisor for the University of Technology, Jamaica School of Allied Health & Wellness. He has extensive experience as a Consultant to the WHO/PAHO, the IDB and World Bank and has worked throughout Latin America and Caribbean.
Dr. Wayde Marr, President
Dr. Marr is a former Academic Dean of Herzing College in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a doctorate degree in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He is a past president of the Jamaica Badminton Association and a former President of the Jamaica Information Technology & Services Alliance (JITSA). Dr. Marr is the current President of the Institution.
Mrs. Karen Bruce, Executive Director of VTI
Mrs. Marr-Bruce holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. She was a member of the former Jamaica Computer Society and a former Secretary of the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education.
Ms. Natasha Sampson
Ms. Sampson holds a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree (Hons) in Computer Science. She is internationally certified as a Technical Trainer and Operational Risk Professional and is currently employed to Tax Administration Jamaica as the Chief Information Officer.
Mr. Carl Scott
Mr. Scott is an Electrical Engineer registered with the Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB). He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Diploma in Business Studies. Mr. Scott also holds a certificate in Global Leadership Development for Chief Operating Officers from the Cable & Wireless College. He is a former Vice President of Cable & Wireless. In terms of his contribution to social service, Mr. Scott is a past president of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston.
Mr. Michael Jureidini
Mr. Jureidini holds a professional certification in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing University (UK) and in Management from the University of New Orleans. He currently serves as a director on the boards of Caribbean Depot Distributors Limited, Cals Manufacturing Company Limited and the Harbour View Football Club. Mr. Jureidini is also the Chairman of Brothers United Against Prostate Cancer, a local Prostate Cancer support group.
Mr. Donovan Miles
Mr. Miles holds a dual Master's Degree in Business Administration and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He has over 20 years of IT experience with IBM as a Chief Engineer and TOGAF Master Certified Architect across multiple business sectors.