Meet The Board

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Lakiska Johnson is a School Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children,adolescents, and the community. She is the Supervisor of the School Psychological Services Unit at the Grand Bahama, Bimini, and Cays District Education Office in Grand Bahama. With a Master of Education(MEd) and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in School Psychology, Lakiska provides assessment and counseling services to students, consultation services to school personnel, and training and professional development to educators, parents, and other professionals. 

 

Her passion to see every child succeed and walk in their God-given purpose is evident in her tireless efforts to educate, engage, and empower. Lakiska’s commitment to service, coupled with her ability to connect with others, makes her a valuable asset to her local community. When she’s not working, the married mother of one enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and the occasional Netflix binge.

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As President, Lakiska presides over board meetings, collaborates with the executive director to create agendas, appoints committee members, and serves as the board's contact for issues. She also sets and ensures the achievement of goals and holds members accountable for attendance. 

Antoine Brooks, often referred to as "Brooks" by his friends, serves as the CEO of Island Traders Shop & Ship, a logistics company. 

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Driven by a commitment to transform his past and make a positive impact, Mr. Brooks channels his experiences into mentoring youth to help them reach their full potential. An avid entrepreneur, real estate investor, and venture capitalist, he is entirely self-taught and brings a wealth of business acumen to the table.

 

Mr. Brooks has been married to his wife, Charro, for 23 years, and together they have one child, Arie. As Vice President, he actively supports the President by assisting in key responsibilities and ensuring a seamless transition of leadership when required.

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As Vice President, Antoine Brooks steps in for the President when necessary, assists in executing duties, and works closely to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.

Caline G. Newton, known as The Bahamian Money Maven, is a Personal Finance and Business Strategist renowned for helping clients make, maximize, and multiply their wealth to create lasting financial legacies. With nearly 30 years of accounting experience, she is an Accountant, Compliance Manager, and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for a leading law firm.

 

Her brand, Live Life Free, has empowered thousands globally through financial literacy training. As a consultant with The Bahamas' Small Business Development Center, she helped secure over $1.3 million in funding for her clients. As a philanthropist, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author, Caline has influenced countless individuals with her authentic and transformative approach to personal finance.

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Caline is passionate about empowering women to embrace their inherent wealth, create financial legacies, and build successful businesses. She inspires through her personal story of overcoming paralysis and loss, showing others how to fortify and plan for the future. Her guiding philosophy is rooted in abundance, resilience, and faith. 

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Caline's mantra: "We  cannot create abundance by residing in the poverty of our minds."

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As Treasurer, Caline Newton oversees financial reconciliations, ensures timely legal filings, assists in budget preparation, and reviews the annual review or audit.

A Certified Corporate Trainer, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Writer, Deborah Pratt

is the President of DAPS (Developing Attitudes for Potential Success) Corporate Training

and Business Services. A firm believer in the saying, “Your attitude determines your

altitude,” she is passionate about motivating others to develop and maintain positive attitudes and realize their full potential in life. This is the core of her messages as a speaker and trainer and the basis on which she wrote a weekly motivational column for The Freeport News for more than ten years.

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As a Corporate Trainer, Mrs. Pratt specializes in Soft Skills Training, however, her passion is

Customer Service Training. Over the past eighteen years she has conducted

seminars/workshops for many local companies and organizations. She is an Associate Trainer

with the Ministry of Tourism and facilitates training sessions for other Government

Departments including the Ministry of Youth; National Training Agency; and the Public

Service Department. Deborah is also a facilitator for the US Embassy’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program here in The Bahamas.

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A Visionary Life Coach, Mrs. Pratt enjoys helping women to discover purpose, pursue their 

passions, unleash their potential, and bring the vision for their lives to reality. Besides one-

on-one coaching, she has also hosted several women empowerment events. 

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Mrs. Pratt is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a Past President of Freeport Eagles

Toastmasters Club1425. Her other Community and Civic affiliations include being a member

of the Board of Directors of the National Training Agency, member of the Board of Directors of The Grand Bahama Resilience Center, member of the Pilot Club of Lucaya; an

ambassador with the Ministry of Tourism’s People-To-People Program; and a Leading Lady in the Princess Court Ministries, a mentorship program for girls. She is a member of New Horizon Worship Centre where she serves as a Council Member; Connect Group Leader; and the Marriage Ministry Leader along with her husband. She has been married to Dwayne Pratt for the past 32 years. They are the proud parents of three young adult daughters, and just recently became grandparents to a precious little girl.

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As the Assistant Treasurer Deborah Pratt supports the Treasurer in financial oversight, discusses ongoing matters with successors, and familiarizes herself  with bylaws.