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Who we are

Our story

Mission, values and beliefs

Inclusion Cayman, formally known as ‘The Special Needs Foundation Cayman’, is an independent, impartial disability advocacy organization supporting families across the Cayman Islands.

Inclusion Cayman Values

As an advocacy organization, we support families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their desire to be fully included in community life. Inclusion happens when the lives of children and adults with Intellectual and developmental disabilities unfold no differently, immersed together with their non-disabled peers in the same pathways and experiences of life common to us all.

Who We Are

Inclusion Cayman is an independent, impartial non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Together, we share a vision for individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities that affords meaningful family life and inclusion in all areas, including inclusive community life, inclusive education and inclusive employment.

Mission

To foster and empower family leadership and advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive lives for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As an advocacy organization, we support families and individuals in their desire to be fully included in all areas of life.

Priorities

Inclusive Education
Inclusive Community Life
Inclusive Employment

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Board of Directors

Nik Tatarkin
Chair, Board Member since May 2016
Nik joined Wheaton Precious Metals (formerly Silver Wheaton) in 2007 in Vancouver, Canada, but in the same year was asked to move to beautiful Grand Cayman and head the company’s office there.
In his current role, Nik oversees all Wheaton Precious Metals international activities which includes frequent travel to various mining operations around the world, as well as helping maintain the company’s strong corporate social responsibility standing. He is a proud dad of the 10-year-old Jovi, and 9-year-old Jana who was born with the Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Brent Holt
has been involved since 2010, designated as Chair Emeritus
Brent is an Educational Psychologist who has advocated for individuals and families at high risk for exclusion throughout his 35-year career. He served as an Educational Psychologist, Head of Student Services, and Senior Policy Advisor – Inclusion for the Cayman Islands Ministry of Education until retiring from government service in 2013. Chairing the Special Needs Foundation Cayman (SNFC) Board of Directors from 2010, Brent was designated Chair Emeritus status in 2016 prior to the transition of SNFC to Inclusion Cayman. He believes that inclusion is a human right that not only benefits people with disabilities but enriches the lives of all within our community.
Sergio Micucci
Treasurer, Board Member since January 2017
Sergio Micucci serves as a Director and Treasurer of the Board since 2017. Sergio is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and his area of expertise is finance and accounting.
Scott Haugh
Joined the Inclusion Cayman Board in 2016
He is a graduate student, enrolled in the Masters of Non-Profit Leadership program at Washington State’s Seattle University.
He has 7+ years of experience in the local recovery community, providing resources and assistance to those involved in the legal system due to substance abuse issues. He currently serves as Director of the Southern California based Haugh Foundation, a private charitable giving organisation dedicated to issues specific to U.S. Veterans and children with developmental disabilities or other special needs.
Samantha Tibbetts
Has been on the board since 2010 and in the field of education for 20 years
She first trained as a classroom teacher, serving for many years in South Florida and Grand Cayman.
Samantha then went on to obtain a master’s degree in educational leadership and a master’s degree in human resource management. During the past 15 years in Grand Cayman, she has held many leadership roles which include being the founding principal of Grace Christian Academy, the Director of Education Connection Ltd., and the Director of Teacher Education and Acting Dean at ICCI.
In all of these roles, she saw students struggling to learn with traditional teaching methods in traditional classrooms. This motivated her to find alternatives and research other methods. She has attended various conferences with the International Dyslexia Association and the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation and has received specialised training in many research-based programs including Wilson Reading Systems and Lindamood-Bell.
Daniel Reid
Has been on the board since 2016
Daniel holds a Bachelors (BBA) in Management Information Systems and an Associates (A.Sc.) in Computer Science from the Florida International University.
Daniel has over 15 years’ experience in the Finance/Technology industry, 10 of which he has served in a senior or management role. Mr. Reid, is an active member of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman, past president of the Leo Club of Grand Cayman, and Final Five recipient of the YCLA (Young Caymanian Leadership Award) in 2007.
Having a son on the ASD spectrum has provided Daniel with a unique perspective of the gaps in policy and resources available to children and adults with special needs on island. As such, he has a vested interest in bettering the lives of all persons with disabilities in the Cayman Islands and has been actively involved with Inclusion Cayman for over three years.
Chelsea Flynn
Ardent advocate for neurodiversity, Board Member
Chelsea Flynn is a dedicated mother, accomplished business owner, and ardent advocate for neurodiversity. She draws inspiration from her journey as a mother to an extraordinary non-speaking son with unique attributes, including an intellectual disability and sensory processing differences. Chelsea’s fervent commitment to promoting inclusion and acceptance knows no bounds. She actively spearheads and engages in various initiatives such as leading parent support groups, orchestrating family events, fostering inclusive employment opportunities, and relentlessly advocating for the rights and well-being of the developmentally disabled in the Cayman Islands.
Gregory Miller, MsC.
Has over 14 years of experience in therapeutic services, Board Member
Gregory Miller is a Master’s Level Psychologist at Infinite Mindcare Counselling Services. Infinite Mindcare is a multi-specialty counselling center that provides therapy for children, adolescent, adults and couples with various emotional, behavioral and social concerns.
Gregory Holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Abilene Christian University, and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology-Extended Core from Ave Maria University.
Gregory has over 14 years of experience in therapeutic services and have worked for The Department of Counselling Services (Government), The Employee Assistance Programme (nonprofit) and a currently at Infinite Mindcare (private company) on Island.
Gregory has a profound interest in human services which goes beyond the nature of his work. Community and family are central values that he lives by.
Leslie Bromfield
Advocate for children and youth, Board Member
Leslie has proudly called the Cayman Islands her home for over 20 years, working first as an elementary teacher and then advocate for children and youth, through full-time service with two local churches. Having taught in both the private and public school settings and also serving as a personal, one-to-one teacher, Leslie has seen first-hand the evolution of education and support for students with additional needs since the late 1990s.
Now as a mother of two children, and one with Down syndrome, Leslie aspires to give as much time and energy that she can in achieving a more inclusive community for our children and adults with special needs. Whether in education, employment, or general social programs and events, Leslie firmly believes that a country with so much to offer through its world-class tourism, financial services, and real estate sectors can surely provide a premier infrastructure for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Today, Leslie works in real estate as a sales associate for Trident Properties and enjoys the flexibility of being self-employed, all while sharing her passion for property development and guiding clients to reach their real estate goals. Prior to making the move to real estate, Leslie brought her experience with managing classrooms to the construction site, assisting with the supervision of her family’s residential and commercial construction company. From overseeing project timelines, budgets, employees, client requests, and the constant need to go “above and beyond” Leslie appreciates what it takes behind the scenes to ensure the smooth and effective running of a highly technical and fast-paced organization.

Our Staff

Shan Harriman
CEO
As a mother of a daughter with complex disabilities, who has over 25 years’ experience working in the financial industry as a certified accountant, Shan brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to Inclusion Cayman. Her own personal journey with her daughter has provided her with a solid understanding of what barriers parents are faced with, and has given her direct insight into the importance of living an inclusive life. As a generational Caymanian with deep roots in the community, Shan is committed to promoting inclusion within our islands and ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to live a productive life.
Christene Campbell
Inclusion Coordinator - Inclusive Employment
Christene is a qualified teacher with almost two decades of experience both locally and regionally. Christene has worked with students with various abilities and is passionate about inclusion. She has a wealth of experience in government and private schools and has also supported Youth Development through mentorship and Career Counseling. Christene currently serves as an Inclusion Coordinator – Inclusive Employment. She works with the Rotary Clubs in the Cayman Islands through the “Rotary Employment Partnership”, an initiative that creates meaningful paid employment for persons with disabilities.
Jessica Ebanks
Inclusion Facilitator - Inclusive Community Life and Inclusive Employment
Jessica, a proud multigenerational Caymanian, is a fervent promoter of inclusion. She brings multi-faceted experience with her to Inclusion Cayman with a Bachelors of Science in Human Services and a Master’s Degree in Management. As a person with spina bifida, and a strong advocate for persons with disabilities, Jessica serves on the Cayman Islands National Council of Persons with Disabilities. Jessica’s extensive training in Human Services, Social Work and Management has equipped her with the expertise needed to make a difference in the field of disability advocacy. As an Inclusion Facilitator, Jessica supports inclusive community life and inclusive employment through the Rotary Employment Partnership. Believing that anyone can achieve anything with the right mindset and support, Jessica participates in a dual Hoyt chair team to promote that message.
Renee Howell
Marketing, Communications, and Fund Development Manager
Renee is an Invisibly Disabled person with over 25 years of experience in marketing, fundraising and communications. She brings a unique perspective along with her professional experience to Inclusion Cayman. Her own journey as an ‘MS Warrior’, or person living with Multiple Sclerosis provides her with the opportunity to understand what living with a disability is like. She serves on the MS Foundation and on the Cayman Islands National Council of Persons with Disabilities. Renee obtained her BA in Commercial art and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She is also a certified teacher through the Florida Department of Education.
She is married to a generational Caymanian and has two Caymanian children. Renee is a dual citizen (American and Caymanian) with a passion for the people and culture of the Cayman Islands. She is passionate about disability advocacy, education about disabilities, creating and teaching art, sustainability, and spending time with her family.