The St. Christopher Children's Home is governed by an active Board of Directors volunteering their expertise across medicine, law, business, and social welfare.
UK born construction manager has spent 18 years in the region. Co-founder and construction director of the Silver Reef, St Kitts development in Frigate Bay. Attended the Home initially in 2008 with the Friend's volunteer homework programme. Joined the Board with the intent of offering management and fund-raising assistance in 2009. Elected Chairman in 2011.
Shelley C. Springer, MD, JD is a practicing pediatrician and neonatologist in the United States. She is also Professor of Epidemiology, University of Medicine & Health Sciences, St. Kitts. As a professional committed to improving the health and well-being of children everywhere, Dr. Springer is the founding board member of It's For The Children Foundation.
Montserration born and UK raised, I returned to the Caribbean in 1995. Introduced to the Board of the St Christopher Children's Home by Sebastian Mottram in 2009 and elected to Secretary, my background of Hotel Management and strong organizational and customer service skills have helped to co-ordinate the aims and needs to the Home.
A State Registered Nurse and Midwife with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Public Health. Clinical nursing experiences obtained in England and Canada. I have served as a Community Health Nurse and Assistant Matron before assuming the role of the Director of Institutional Nursing Service.
Margaret Stevens born in the UK to Kittitian parents, I relocated back to St Kitts in 2005. Mother of One (1). A successful career in Clinical Dietetics spanning of over 18 years, Co author in the Greek Manual of Dietetic, regular contributor to the Environmental & Social Issues Magazine for over 3 years and a practicing Massage and Skin Care Therapist.
Having earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Baruch College in New York City, Juella Gumbs has since enjoyed a career in marketing and media in St. Kitts since 2014. Currently, Juella is the Marketing and Communications Manager for Park Hyatt St. Kitts, and enjoys the Arts and creating memories with her son.
Whether she's on the court, field or in the boardroom, absorbed in programming or production, Kalia is guided by the simple yet powerful mantra 'No Fear.' Graduating with top honours from Tamkang University, she shapes her life to pursue technology with special focus on security, and serves as young people's mentor.
Distinguished professional providing strategic governance, financial oversight, and community leadership to support the Home's long-term sustainability.
Up to 34 children and young people have been resident at the home at one time ranging in age from 4 years to 19 years. Children who are admitted to the home are mainly orphans, child or sexual abuse victims and neglected or abandoned children or those placed there by the Courts.
The St Christopher Children's Home is under general management of a Board of Directors but the children are under the direct control and supervision of a Home Manager/Administrator and House Parents/Direct Care Givers. The Home is supported in part by the Government, who also provides free electricity and water services and assists with the maintenance of the buildings through the Public Works Department. However the financial upkeep of the Home is facilitated by donations of cash or gifts in kind from service organizations, commercial firms, businesses and private individuals.
St. Christopher Children's Home • P.O. Box 423, Cardin Avenue, Basseterre, St. Kitts
Tel: (869) 465-4007 • Mobile: (869) 766-4007 • Email: administrator@stchristopherchildrenshome.org