Cavelle Joseph-St. Omer is a globally recognized human resources executive with over 20 years of experience, known for effectively balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution. Her passion lies in providing HR solutions and building HR infrastructure through technology, compliance, and people support for colleagues and clients.

As the first President of the Caribbean Institute for Human Resource Management (CaIHRM), registered in Jamaica, she spearheads human capital development initiatives across the region. Cavelle is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Training Agency, where she serves as the Chairperson of the Finance and Investment Committee. She is presently the Public Relations Officer of the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business Alumni Board and a Director of the EPOCH Foundation. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the President of the Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago (HRMATT).

Throughout her career, she has proven successful at developing cultures of collaboration and implementing change to affect workforce excellence. Ms. Joseph-St. Omer is a passionate champion of policies and laws that advance opportunities for women and girls. This desire to achieve gender parity has also inspired her to advocate for improved childcare solutions in the workplace, the abolishment of child marriage, and most recently, the introduction of sexual harassment legislation and a workplace code in Trinidad and Tobago.

In 2017 and 2018, she joined the Trinidad and Tobago civil society delegation at the 61st and 62nd sittings of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York.

Cavelle’s accolades include the recognition she received for her contributions to the field of HR from the Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals (CSHRP). She was also acknowledged as one of the top 100 global HR professionals by the World HRD Congress.

She holds an MBA with distinction specializing in human resources management, a bachelor’s degree in economics and law, a diploma in labor law, and is a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional. Her impressive achievements and dedication have made her a respected leader in the field of human resources.