A spotlight on the Young Caymanian Leadership Award’s five finalists

Jonathan Tibbetts

Jeana Ebanks

Pearlina McGaw

Rayle Roberts

Kyle McLean
Photos by www.davidwolfephotography.com

Wednesday,  February 22, 2006

Jeana Ebanks

Jeana obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from the University of Tampa, and then qualified as a Certified Public Accountant.

Jeana was employed as a Social Worker for the Department of Social Services before moving on to serving as Financial Controller to Bayside Water Sports Ltd. and then to Dart Management Ltd. In 2003 Jeana left Dart Management Ltd. to become a founding Director of Anglin Ebanks and Associates Ltd. Certified Public Accountants.

Jeana is well known for the active role which she plays in the community including Treasurer of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Executive Committee, the Mission and Outreach Committee and After School Programme of the John Gray United Church, and former positions with the West Bay Community Council, National Trust, CI Football Association, Girls’ Brigade, Overseas Students Association and Key Club. 

Pearlina McGaw

Pearlina holds a Masters Degree in Law (with Honours) from Bristol University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Howard University in Washington, DC.

This young woman previously held the position of Legal Advisor at Fortis Bank for two years before joining Caledonian Bank where she currently holds the position of Corporate Manager. She currently lectures at the International College of the Cayman Islands in both Business Law and General Principles of Law.

Prior to entering the legal field Pearlina held the position of Financial Accountant at CUC. Pearlina is member of the Young Business and Professional Women’s Club and Task, Turtle Farm Boad and the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club.

She has also held the position of Director of the Health Authority Board and member of the Immigration Appeals Tribunal, in addition to also being actively involved in various other community projects.

Kyle McLean

Kyle graduated Stetson University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Accounting) and a Minor in Information Technology, then earned a Masters Degree at ICCI.

After university, Kyle joined the Portfolio of Finance and Economics (Budget and Management Unit) of the CI Government where he served as Budget Liaison Officer. Kyle transferred to the Department of Tourism as Financial Administrator and more recently was promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer in the Ministry of District Administration, Planning, Agriculture and Housing.

Kyle’s ability to serve effectively as a leader has been demonstrated by his service on many boards including: 2nd Vice President of the Management Council and member of the Housing Assistance Committee of the Civil Service Association; Treasurer and Board Member, Cayman Islands Crisis Centre; Assistant Treasurer and Past President, Commonwealth Youth Club; Member, Graduate Advisory Committee of ICCI.

Recently, Kyle was appointed Chairperson for the Grievance Committee for the CI Civil Service Association.

Rayle Roberts

Rayle is a very active member in the community and is well known for his role and skills as a motivational speaker as well as his involvement in the community through the Lions Club of Grand Cayman, The Leos Club, The Cayman Islands Athletic Association, the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee, the Library Committee as well as the Cayman Crisis Centre and the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club. 

Rayle holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) and Counselling and also possesses a Minor in Gerontology. Even his occupation is currently working as a therapist and he is the only Caymanian Hypnotherapist.

He is also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing), a treatment for people who have gone through a traumatic experience. He provides his services through the Wellness Centre of which he is also a proud owner.

Jonathan Tibbetts

Jonathan possesses Degrees in Education and held the position of Elementary School Teacher from 2000 to 2004 when he served as Vice Principal.

He is currently the General Manager of Cayman Brac Power & Light. Jonathan has held and continues to hold various leadership, management and executive positions and is well known for the active role which he has played in the community throughout the years.

Jonathan is very proud of his extensive involvement in the community, which includes Sunday School and Youth Leader at Stake Bay Baptist Church; Board of Directors, Big Brothers & Big Sisters; Educational Council Member; MLA Advisory Council Member; Cayman Brac Day Care PTA member; Board Member, Disaster Recovery Board; All School Volunteer Presenter; Cayman Islands Sports Association, Sponsor/Member; and Cayman Brac Heritage Committee Member (WE).

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