Spice Isle Festival (Montreal) Magazine July 2024 | Page 35

SUSAN SAMANTHA CHRISTOPHER , born in England of Grenadian parentage and raised in Montreal , is a multitalented individual with a diverse creative portfolio . She is a graphic designer , craft artist , musician , videographer , and amateur photographer . Susan runs Es See Boutique , an online store offering handcrafted jewelry , illustrations , and mixed media art .
THERESA CLOE HENWOOD , a devoted educator and community leader in Montreal , has made significant contributions to the Grenadian community . Her work as a teacher ’ s assistant at the English Montreal School Board and her initiatives like Stop , Drop & Read promote literacy . She also organizes fundraising events , like an annual Tea Party , to support Grenadian students .
TRICIA SIMON is a lawyer licensed in Ontario , Canada , and Grenada . She is also an agroprocessor and owner of Grenada ’ s Cocoa Pod Botanicals and Mt . Parnassus Plantation , focusing on agro-tourism . Founded in 2021 , Grenada Agro Tourism , a cooperative venture , showcases traditional crops such as cocoa , nutmeg , banana , sugar cane , cinnamon , soursop , and honey .
YVETTE NOEL-SCHURE is the Chief Communications Officer and Co-Founder of Schure Media Group . With a background at Columbia Records / Sony Music , she has worked with a diverse range of artists including Destiny ’ s Child , Mariah Carey , and Beyoncé . She is also involved in philanthropy , working with BeyGOOD and aiding global causes .
UNISON JOSEPH , a Grenadian from Gouyave , has been active in community work and youth organizations since his youth . His commitment continues in Canada , where he chairs the Grenada Disaster Preparedness Toronto ( GDPT ), leads the Canadian Caribbean Disaster Relief Action ( CCaDIRA ), and presides over the Grenada Association Toronto ( GAT ). Unison is recognized for his integrity and dedication , exemplified through various community initiatives and disaster relief efforts . He received a community service award in February 2023 for his outstanding support to the Grenada diaspora .
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