About us
Our Vision
Climate change, waste and water management, governance and sustainable economic and social development are major challenges for the Caribbean today. The region comprises more than 40 territories within 1500 km, with populations varying from 2000 in Saba to around 12 million in Cuba or Haiti, and economies ranging from high to low-income countries. Such diversity lowers the capacity of a single State to face these challenges by themselves. Cooperation between stakeholders is therefore necessary to design and implement efficient regional and local solutions.
Unite Caribbean brings its expertise across linguistic and territorial borders to support regional cooperation projects, foster the conditions for improved knowledge and experience sharing and promote the sustainable development of the region.
Strengthen, unite, implement are Unite Caribbean’s key messages for a more prosperous and resilient Caribbean.
Our Approach
Unite Caribbean’s identity is defined by its unique mission: answer the challenges in the area by developing regional cooperation, encouraging networking and knowledge sharing.
Unite Caribbean relies on two complementary skills to promote and support cooperation in the Caribbean:
- We propose consulting services to Caribbean development actors on our key focus sectors;
- We develop, mobilise resources and implement cooperation projects with local partners.
These two competencies complement and enhance each other. They make us unique. They are our core strength.
We focus on 4 sectors:
- Environment and Climate
- Water and Waste
- Governance
- Economic and Social
Our values
Unite Caribbean’s actions are based on several fundamental principles:
- Highest quality of deliverables with the intent to bring the most relevant answer to the challenges ahead;
- Transparency and accountability towards partners and clients;
- Transfer of knowledge and skills to strengthen local stakeholders' capacity
As a social economy firm, Unite Caribbean applies business principles and efficiency to achieving social and societal objectives, and its corporate purpose is specifically to contribute to the sustainable economic and social development of the Caribbean.
Unite Caribbean applies these principles internally, giving a priority to gender equity, the promotion of diversity and its leadership pledge to cap salaries and to limit salaries gap within the team.
The climate and environmental commitment of Unite Caribbean is not limited to advising local and regional actors or implementing projects. The firm developed strict guidelines in terms of sorting and recycling waste, and, mindful of its carbon footprint, Unite Caribbean carries out the necessary actions to limit its carbon emissions and compensate them.
Finally, Unite Caribbean established strict social distancing protocols and promotes working from home to ensure the well-being of its teams during the COVID19 pandemic.
Geographical Scope
We advise our partners and implement projects in the entire Caribbean region.
Our Team
Unite Caribbean was born at the heart of the Caribbean with the ambition to contribute to the sustainable development of the region by promoting stakeholders and countries cooperation. The firm’s strength rely on its core senior staff and a trusted network of specialised experts. Unite Caribbean team gathers talents and years of experience in policy design, cooperation projects, international development aid, and civil society organisations.
Zainab Adebayo
Zainab Adebayo is a Manager of Communications and a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Specialist at Unite Caribbean. She brings over five years of experience in strategic communications, with a strong focus on advancing inclusive development and amplifying underrepresented voices across global health and development sectors.
Prior to joining Unite Caribbean, Zainab worked at a public relations consulting firm specializing in global health and development, where she provided communications and strategic counsel to clients in global policy, pharmaceuticals, and health and human rights. Throughout her career, she has led and supported initiatives that center equity, promote gender-responsive approaches, and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into organizational strategies and workplace cultures.
Zainab holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master’s degree in Global Medicine from the University of Southern California. She is particularly passionate about leveraging communications as a tool for social change and ensuring that development narratives are inclusive, representative, and community-driven.
In her spare time, Zainab enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and experimenting with new recipes from her cookbooks.
Jocina Alexander
Jocina Alexander joins Unite Caribbean as the Project Assistant. Prior to that, she served as a Junior Relationship Officer at an Insurance Brokerage Firm where she did Accounts, Reconciliations, and Relationship Maintenance.
She was awarded Accounts Certificates and Credits from the National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF) and Monroe College.
Jocina graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE St. Lucia) with a Spirit of Awards and Certificate.
For the past 4 years, Jocina has been the Vice President of Chanzo, an affiliate of the Saint Lucia National Youth Council; a youth group built on the foundation of human rights and Social Advocacy to promote safe spaces, dialogue, and activities for young people. When she’s not keeping busy with work and personal development, you can find her creating memories with close-knit family and friends.
Damien Bauchau
Damien Bauchau brings over 22 years of leadership experience in international cooperation and development across sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean, with a career spanning international NGOs, public development agencies, and the French Diplomatic Network. His work has consistently focused on shaping and delivering high-impact, systems-level initiatives that strengthen institutions, empower communities, and drive sustainable development outcomes.
With advanced postgraduate training in urban planning, local development, and organizational management, Damien combines strategic vision with deep operational expertise. He has led and advised on complex, multi-stakeholder programs, with particular strengths in local governance, civil society strengthening, and the design and structuring of collaborative frameworks that enable effective networking among diverse actors.
At Unite Caribbean, Damien plays a pivotal role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction and programmatic approach, ensuring that initiatives are not only technically sound but also grounded in inclusive, locally driven development principles. His extensive field experience, diplomatic acumen, and commitment to partnership-building position him as a key force behind the organization’s mission to advance resilient and equitable development across the Caribbean.
Laure Behar
Laure graduated from an engineering school, ECE Paris, and a business school, Audencia Business School. She worked for over 4 years at EY as a consultant in the digital health and medico-social sectors. Sensitive to the challenges of sustainable development, she is now sharing her experience in consulting and project management with Unite Caribbean. Laure likes to spend her Sundays hiking and cycling in the great outdoors.
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Benoit Cadoux
Benoît is responsible for project and process quality control at Unite Caribbean. With a background in law, he was trained in project management through civic service in an NGO and a Masters in humanitarian project management at the Bioforce Institute. Initially a junior consultant with DAI Europe, he then gained his first field experience in Haiti with Initiative Développement, working on a local governance project. Benoît is passionate about climbing and natural areas, which he wants to preserve and promote to the general public.
Alissa Charles
Alissa Charles serves in the capacity of Finance and Contracts Officer with Unite Caribbean Ltd. She has over five years’ experience in the accounting field, which spans from the private sector to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). She is currently pursuing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualification as she aspires to be a Chartered Accountant in the long term. Alissa enjoys hiking and camping during her free time. She lives by the famous words of Helen Keller, ‘Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.’ Alissa brings to Unite Caribbean her unique accounting skills along with her enthusiasm.
Thomas Chollet
An experienced international development professional and entrepreneur, Thomas Chollet is the co-founder and CEO of Unite Caribbean. Prior to Unite Caribbean, Thomas was Deputy Director-General of the French Technical Agency for International Development (AFD Group) where he developed industry-specific strategies for the agency’s operations to become a major international development company. He developed expertise in institutional capacity building and public sector reforms working both as an international development consultant and for the French Government. His interests include community development and youth involvement into international development. Thomas is a member of the Caribbean Institute of Certified Management Consultants, and hold two Master’s degrees, in Industrial Engineering and in Public Administration.
Julie Corcuff
Julie Corcuff is a Senior Consultant in the Economic and Social Development department at Unite Caribbean. She is a French economist with experience working for UN agencies in Geneva and social services agencies in California. Julie has worked as a Research Specialist on child welfare issues and as a Compliance Advisory Officer in the Swiss private banking sector. Having lived in Mexico, Saint Lucia, and the United States, she is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. Julie enjoys Caribbean life with her family and loves snowboarding whenever snowy mountains are in sight.
Ian Da Costa James
Ian Da Costa James is the Quality Control and Backstopping Officer at Unite Caribbean, where he ensures the quality and efficiency of projects and processes. Before joining Unite Caribbean, Ian gained extensive experience in financial operations, program management support, and international relations through roles at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of Brazil in Saint Lucia and Dominica. Ian holds a BSc in Banking & Finance with a Minor in Compliance & Corporate Governance from the University of the West Indies. Fluent in English and Portuguese, Ian is passionate about fostering regional collaboration to drive sustainable development across the Caribbean.
Somalia Dahlia
Somalia Dahlia is a Junior Consultant, International Development at Unite Caribbean. Over her professional career, Somalia has served as a copywriter, project manager and business consultant, allowing her to develop a range of skills in the areas of marketing and research. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations with minors in French and Spanish from the University of the West Indies. Somalia sees language learning as one of the many ways that Caribbean people can deepen their relations and strengthen socio-cultural ties.
Emma Holden-Maillard
Emma Holden-Maillard is a Consultant with Unite Caribbean implementing projects with a drive to see sustainable impact. She brings several years of experience working in the UKAid sector with DAI Global UK and prior to that as a volunteer with Oxfam GB. Emma’s expertise covers a variety of thematic areas, in particular related to climate, environment, social protection and gender issues. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and International Relations from the University of Reading and her technical skills include project management, business development, knowledge management and communications.
Osato Iyahen
Osato Iyahen is a Senior Consultant, Renewable Energy at Unite Caribbean. She has over 16 years of experience in fields including sustainable energy, climate change and the ocean economy, working with organisations including the United Nations, International Renewable Energy Agency, Inter-American Development Bank, European Union, GIZ, Green Climate Fund and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development.
Osato has experience in the Caribbean, Pacific, Germany and the United Arab Emirates and holds an MSc. in Public Policy and Management, and was educated in Nigeria, Barbados, the United Kingdom, France and the USA.
She is passionate about basketball, football and cosmetology, which she enjoys keeping abreast of on social media.
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Yorick Mames
Yorick Mames is a consultant at Unite Caribbean, he is involved in the implementation of consulting contracts and grant projects. Over the course of his young career, he has developed expertise in conducting surveys and analysing public policies. He holds a master’s degree in political science in development and international cooperation and is passionate about Caribbean sociological issues.
Francesse Philippe
Francesse Philippe is a Junior Consultant at Unite Caribbean. Before joining Unite Caribbean, Francesse gained extensive experience in public governance within the French Public Administration, and international relations within international organizations such as the EU, the UN and the OAS. With a background in International Human Rights Law, she holds legal degrees in both France and Spain, and is fluent in French, Haitian Creole, English and Spanish. Committed to the sustainable development of the Caribbean, she aims to contribute her skills and knowledge of the region. On her spare time, she loves learning languages, engaging in cultural and sports activities and cooking.
Ronald Roach
With 30 years of experience in the fields of operations management, project management and waste management, Ronald Roach is an advocate for improved waste management across the Caribbean. Before joining Unite Caribbean as the Director Water and Waste, Ronald was a regional consultant and he is the former CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company Ltd charged with providing strategic vision, planning and operational leadership. Ronald also serves as a director at the Caribbean Water and Waste-Water Association, advocating for a regional solution to waste management problems. Ronald holds a post-graduate certificate in Environmental Management from the Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft, as well as a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. He also has formal training in quality management, environmental management, natural resources management and disaster management.
Odré Valbrun
Odré Valbrun is a doctoral candidate in Environment and Climate Change. He is a Haitian engineer and agronomist with two master’s degrees: Environmental Management of Ecosystems and Tropical Forests and Sustainable Environmental Management. He has more than 15 years of experience in Haiti, the last 7 of which have been on climate change mitigation and adaptation, greenhouse gas inventories and environmental and social safeguards in development projects. Within Unite Caribbean, Odré brings his technical expertise and field experience. He is a lover of nature to which he believes our generation has a responsibility as well as to future generations.
Abdelatif Zerouali
Abdelatif Zerouali joined Unite Caribbean as a Group Accountant within the Finance Department. He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and brings valuable experience across accounting and financial management, including roles and apprenticeships with leading French companies such as Opel and Canal+ as an accountant and management controller.
Seeking to broaden his professional horizons, Abdelatif chose to pursue an international path in the Caribbean, combining his technical expertise with a global perspective. At Unite Caribbean, he contributes to strengthening financial systems and ensuring sound financial stewardship across the organization.
Outside of work, Abdelatif is passionate about travel and exploration, and rarely misses an opportunity to go hiking or take on new mountain-climbing adventures.
WORK WITH US
Join our team to contribute to the sustainable development of the Caribbean!
Unite Caribbean is headquartered in Guadeloupe, French West Indies, with a branch in St Lucia, Unite Caribbean Ltd.
With its in-depth knowledge of Caribbean expertise, Unite Caribbean also works with a network of experts around the region: OECS member States, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Dutch-speaking countries and European overseas territories.
Applications
Join the Unite Caribbean network to develop and implement regional cooperation projects, explore and disseminate Caribbean know-how, and build lasting links between territories.
