The Team
The Cayman Connection network would not be possible without a passionate group of people who all play a vital role in supporting and connecting Caymanians overseas.
The Cayman Connection team is made up of dedicated Caymanians who are on a mission to support and connect Caymanians worldwide.
Join our team…
There are many reasons to get involved with Cayman Connection, whether you are a student, professional, ex resident, frequent visitor or simply someone who loves the islands. For information on how to join our team please email hello@caymanconnection.org.
Global Student Ambassadors
Ayanda Jones
Global Lead Student Ambassador
Ayanda Jones is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, having studied International Relations and International Law. In the final year of her degree she enjoyed running the Edinburgh Law Society for non-LLB students and volunteering for the British United World College national committee alongside her studies. As Global Lead Student Ambassador, Ayanda is a point of contact for all Student Ambassadors and Caymanian students.
Jared McGill
Student Ambassador (Canada)
Jared McGill currently lives in Canada. He migrated to Canada in Fall 2017 to complete his undergraduate degree in Business from Trinity Western University. While Jared holds an Associate of Arts degree from the University College of the Cayman Islands, and a Bachelor of Business degree from Trinity Western University, in the near future, he hopes one day to become lawyer.
Jared enjoys rappelling, hiking, travelling to countries and hanging out with friends.
Gabriella "Gabbie" King
Student Ambassador (Canada)
A North Side native, Gabriella “Gabbie” King joins us as Student Ambassador for Canada. She is currently studying in Toronto, Canada at York University, majoring in Cinema Media Arts (Screenwriting) and Political Science.
Eddie Weber
Student Ambassador (USA)
Eddie Weber is completing his Master of Public Policy (MPP) at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. An American who grew up in Cayman, Eddie is passionate about sustainable economic development, cross-cultural diplomacy, and international relations with a regional focus on Latin America & the Caribbean. With high school, undergraduate, and graduate studies in different American states, Eddie is a point of contact for students of all levels in the United States and American education systems.
Kayla Jeffers
Student Ambassador (UK)
Kayla Jeffers is currently entering the second year of her undergraduate degree at the University of Brighton, studying Business Management with Human Resource Management. She is an avid member of her school’s student union acting as course rep for Business Management with HRM. In this role she helps to create positive change within her university and ensure that students’ voices are heard.
Celine Webster
Student Ambassador (UK)
Celine Webster is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Business and Laws at the University of Exeter. Believing in the power of shared experiences, she values the connection to her community while embarking on her second year. Linking arms with fellow members, guiding them through a vibrant university journey that blends academics, the local social scene, and the Cayman community.
Marketing and Communications
Brianna Solomon
Marketing Intern
Brianna Solomon is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in BA Marketing located at the University of Leicester. Brianna is a passionate individual from the Cayman Islands.
Apart from academics, she delights in reading books by the tranquil beach and actively engages in community service projects in Leicester. Brianna’s well-rounded nature also extends to her love for scrapbooking, showcasing her creativity alongside her academic and personal commitments.
Tammi Sulliman
PR & Communications
Tammi Sulliman is a seasoned media professional with more than 20 years of experience. Beginning her career in print journalism, Tammi made a pivotal transition to television in 2007. As a dedicated reporter and talk show host in the Cayman Islands, she focused on social and political issues impacting the community. Her commitment to quality journalism led to her promotion as Station Manager in 2019, where she oversaw all aspects of television news and talk shows, as well as news content across radio stations at Hurley’s Media Ltd. (now Compass Media Ltd.).
With a background that includes managing news and content responsibilities at Dart – the country’s largest developer and private sector employer, as well as directing communications at tech-focused investment firm B1 and its subsidiary Bullish, Tammi continues to offer PR, content creation, media strategy, emcee, moderator, and other communications-related services throughout the Cayman Islands community through her consultancy. Tammi was recently elected to serve on the CI Chamber of Commerce 2024 council as a Councillor and is proud to support Cayman Connection in delivering effective communications on its mandate of empowering young Caymanians studying or training overseas by providing resources, support, and community engagement.
Directors – Cayman Islands/UK
Ben Gillooly
Director
Ben joined the Cayman Connection Board in May 2021 and took the lead in establishing the Cayman not-for-profit entity for Cayman Connection.
Ben looks after the company’s corporation and governance.
Winston Connolly
Director
Winston Connolly, a Cayman Islands-based attorney, is a Senior Partner of ChanceryESG. Mr. Connolly was previously the Director of his own business, prior to which he served as Managing Partner at Lainston and Partner and General Counsel for HighWater. He was also a an independent Member of the Legislative Assembly between 2013 and 2017.
Winston is a professional independent, non-executive director, licensed by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority who brings a wealth of experience to alternative investment (including hedge fund and private equity) boards. He brings reliability and integrity as well as professionalism to each board and works within the structure to provide sound advice based on his legal experience in particular.
Robin Harding
Director
Robin joined the Maples Group in the Cayman Islands as an articled clerk in 2003 and has worked overseas in the firm’s Dubai, Hong Kong and London offices.
Marzeta Bodden
Director
Marzeta Bodden is driven by a vision where self-defined success, generosity, and everyday joy intersect. With a diverse background spanning aviation, tourism, education, and finance, she brings expertise in strategic marketing, project management, and leadership development.
Currently serving as the Deputy Director of Tourism Product Development for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Marzeta focuses on enhancing the quality, competitiveness, and sustainability of destination’s tourism offerings. Beyond work, she enjoys savouring meals and spending quality time with family and friends, dancing to soca music, volunteering with Rotary, exploring new cultures, reading, listening to podcasts, and practicing yoga. Marzeta’s ethos centers on living vibrantly through work, service, and the pursuit of diverse experiences.
Kate Kandiah
Chairperson/Founder
Kate founded the network in 2012 in conjunction with CIGO-UK and DOT, established the UK social enterprise not-for-profit CIC in 2018 and the Cayman Islands Non-Profit-Organisation for Cayman Connection in 2021.
Kate now runs her own businesses in London and Hertfordshire.
Ashlea Akinwumi (Webster)
Executive Director
Ashlea Akinwumi is a proud generational Caymanian, born in Grand Cayman and now residing in the UK, who brings a wealth of experience in the charitable sector and international development. With a strong background in volunteering and leading people-focused initiatives, Ashlea is deeply committed to creating positive change through organizations that prioritize equality, diversity, and inclusion. These principles have been at the heart of all her previous roles, where she has championed providing equal opportunities for all.
Ashlea’s passion for her community and its culture shines through her work, as well as her proud representation of the Cayman Islands in the 2020 Miss Caribbean UK pageant, where she won three titles. Guided by the values of Caymankind, Ashlea is dedicated to making a meaningful difference wherever she goes, ensuring her work reflects the warmth and spirit of the Caymanian community.
In her role as Executive Director of Cayman Connection, Ashlea strives to foster valuable connection and community for Caymanians abroad, leveraging her passion and expertise to create impactful programs that uplift and empower others.