Donavan Thomas - Founder & Executive Director

Donavan Thomas is an experienced finance professional, bringing over 15 years of expertise in budgeting and grant management within local government, higher education and research organizations. Over his career, he has overseen and reviewed budgets from $100,000 to more than $5 million. Donavan is a proactive leader who anticipates organizational needs and acts swiftly to address them. His keen attention to detail guarantees that his responsibilities are managed with accuracy and care. Through a combination of diligence and strategic thinking, Donavan commits himself to excellence in every task.

 He values collaboration and consistently aims to be a reliable team member, nurturing a positive and cooperative workplace atmosphere. Donavan’s leadership style is shaped by his strong belief in positivity and perseverance—values that trace back to his upbringing in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. In his role as Founder & Executive Director, Donavan seeks to harness his extensive experience to support disaster relief efforts, drive operational efficiency and protect the organization’s financial resources with utmost integrity.