Paulette Chevannes, Director of Change From Within Programme, was honoured on June 3 in Long Island, USA at the Annual Fundraising Dinner of the Research Committee of Jamaica (RCJ). The RCJ is a voluntary organization comprised of New York –based Jamaica educators, including college professors, high school principals, senior administrators and others.

The Main objective of this organization is to contribute to the on-going discussion around national development in Jamaica, and make tangible contributions to the education of the young Jamaicans. The Committee is aimed at hosting conferences and forums on topical issues in Jamaica, and specific education-related projects in Jamaica focusing on institution building. Mrs. Chevannes, who has served with distinction in several areas of education and community development, was a Founding member of the Change From Within Programme that was established by Sir Philip Sherlock, Founding Father of UWI, in 1992. She shared the spotlight with Winston “Merritone” Blake who was honoured for his musical offerings and his committee to his chosen craft.