Our Team
H.E. Lord Sir Robert Orville Thomas-Regester
Chairman
Lord Robert Orville Thomas is an International Law expert with a PhD and over 15 years of experience advising law firms and officials across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, alongside significant appointments as Chief Justice for various Sovereign and Indigenous bodies. He currently serves as Head of Legal Affairs for the Sovereign ICJ ICC, specializing in historical assets and redemption, and acts as a consultant for global green energy initiatives and international security matters.
Alan Kessler
Board of Advisors
Alan Kessler has over 25 years of Wall Street experience (Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs) dedicated entirely to project development, capital raise, and advisory in Africa and commodities. Mr Kessler is responsible for the creation, build, and operation of the first publicly traded African food security company on the NASDAQ stock exchange in the United States, serving currently as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of African Food Security.
Dr April Ripley
Head of Strategic Planning
Dr. April Ripley, MSL, MDiv, BA, is a distinguished international advisor, diplomat, and keynote speaker whose influence spans six continents. She serves as the Director General of International Affairs and UN NGO Peace Ambassador for Word of Life Ministries International
Carol Carr-Miller
Board of Advisors
Carol Carr-Miller is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a rich background in public sector accounting, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Based in London UK, she brings a wealth of experience from founding and managing businesses to creating impactful digital campaigns.
LADY SHEILA
Senior Legal Consultant
Senior legal consultant with extensive experience providing strategic legal advice and practical solutions across diverse areas of law.
Known for a thoughtful and analytic approach.
Lady Sheila brings clarity precision and professionalism to complex legal matters.
Outside of working hours, she loves reading listening to music and walking the dogs.
DAWN SIMPSON
Financial Expert
Dawn Simpson is an accomplished International Business Executive with over 20 years of experience in global financial services and a mission to drive economic justice across the Global South. She is a consultant to governments and major corporations, currently serving as the International Business Advisor for the Office of the Vice President of Suriname and a Director at Grassalco NV, leveraging her expertise in investment banking, development projects, and a Grammy-nominated background in film and music.
DEVON BANNISTER
Vice President
Dr. Bannister is the Pro-Chancellor of CICA International University and Seminary, where he leads strategic initiatives, fosters global academic partnerships, and champions inclusive education. He currently
serves as the U.N. ECOSOC Representative to New York, appointed by the accredited NGO W.O.L.M.I., and holds the esteemed title of Commander of the Most Noble Order of Global
Peace Ambassador (CGPA).
Therese Wittner
Board of Advisors
Therese Wittner is an experienced attorney and executive committed to social impact and organizational excellence. She holds degrees in nursing, anthropology, and law, and has held leadership and legal counsel positions across corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors. Her focus currently includes supporting hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica through the Heritage One Foundation.