Our Story

Board of Directors
Executive Board

Dennette Vassell
President
Dennette Vassell, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 13 years experience working with patients across the lifespan. As a child of Jamaica she has always had a desire to give back to her homeland. She currently works as a pediatric therapist specializing in children birth to 5 years old.

Michelle Tomlinson
Vice-President
Dr. Michelle Tomlinson is a dedicated Occupational Therapist, educator and believes in empowering children and parents. She has had the opportunity to use her training in various settings for over 24 years. She was raised by Jamaican parents in New York. Her upbringing and strong connection to Jamaica has led to her desire to give back by co-founding Skilled Connections. Her passion has always been in pediatrics and private clinic-based therapy. In 2013 she opened Diverse Therapy Inc. in Stone Mountain.

Shavonne Orr
Secretary
Shavonne Orr, OTD, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist and a native of Atlanta, Ga. She recently graduated from Jacksonville University in May 2022. She is dedicated to serving in Skilled Connections because she loves to give back to the community and is honored to provide services in Jamaica. She was a part of the inaugural trip in 2019 and is excited to serve in the years to come!

Collin Clarke
Treasurer
Being a son of Jamaica, it was an easy decision to become a part of an organization that gives back. I have a background in Hospitality Management and have been in the financial industry for the last 15 years. By joining Skilled Connections I hope that I can not only be an asset in the organization's financial oversight but I can also be of great use in expanding the reach of donors for this outreach effort for Jamaica's most vulnerable and those in need.
General Board

Tracey - Ann Barclay
Volunteer Organizer
is a career Occupational Therapist, servant leader, grassroots advocate and networking enthusiast. In her current role, she coordinates graduate OT intern placement for the largest US public school system. She inspires and empowers clients and families with her innate connectedness for igniting skill performance.
Tracey-Ann strategizes with a non-profit start-up on therapy service delivery across international borders. A perpetual learner and visionary, she achieves tangible results through effective collaboration.
She will inspire you to do work you’re proud of.

Tracey - Ann Thompson
Jamaican Community Outreach
Tracey-Ann has a passion for giving back and is Skilled Connections on the ground contact. She uses her strength in logistics to help organize and develop connections with organizations in Jamaica.

Nina Grant
Compliance Specialist
I am Nina Grant and am a proud board member of Skilled Connections. My roles are Compliance Specialist and Social Media Coordinator. As a Jamaican-American, every cause that is intended to strengthen Jamaica is a cause I am eager to be a part of.