ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
FutureHEALTH was launched to reimagine how healthcare challenges are solved in Barbados and the wider Caribbean.
We know that innovation thrives when ideas meet the right environment. That’s why FutureHEALTH connects entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.
By combining incubation, policy support, and community building, we are creating the conditions for health tech innovation to take root and scale, right here in Barbados.
FutureHEALTH empowers those with a passion for solving healthcare challenges to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions that the world’s health systems need.
Meet Our Team
Joycelyn Alleyne
Project Coordinator
An experienced project manager with a background in Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Joycelyn has led large-scale initiatives across the Caribbean. She is passionate about fostering ecosystems that blend talent, innovation, and community to drive meaningful impact.
Dr. Kia Lewis
Community Activator
Strategic and impact-driven Medical Doctor and Public Health Consultant with extensive experience at the intersection of clinical practice, health policy, and innovation.
She brings a strong track record of translating research into action through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, policy and program implementation across government, academia, and civil society and has led multidisciplinary teams, advancing regulatory and legislative change.
She is deeply committed to advancing health literacy and ensuring innovation improves real-world patient outcomes and plays a key role in bridging clinical expertise with innovation.
Our Steering Committee
Jamie Lane
Co-Chair
Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Ms. Veronica Millington
Co-Chair
Head of Exploration, the United Nations Development Programme
Senator the Honorable Jonathan Reid
Member
Minister, Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology
Ms. Jenny Karlsen
Member
Deputy Director, United Nations Population Fund
Dr. Carl Ward
Member
Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness
Mr. Neil Clark
Member
Chief Executive Officer, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mr. Dale Trotman
Member
Chief Executive Officer, MedRegis
Dr. Fay Parris
Member
President of the Barbados Nurses Association
Mrs. De-Jane Gibbons
Member
Liason Officer, United Nations Population Fund
Dr. Lynda Williams
Member
President of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners
Ms. Sheena Warner-Edwards
Member
Social Media Manager & Communication Officer, Healthy Caribbean Coalition
Dr. Maryam Hinds
Member
Interim Director General, Barbados Medical Products Authority
Mrs. Tamaisha Eytle-Harvey
Member
Executive Director, the Possibilities Agency
Meet Our International Collaborators
FutureHEALTH works alongside international advisors and design partners who bring global expertise, fresh perspectives, and proven experience in building health tech ecosystems. Their guidance and partnership ensure that the solutions we develop are not only relevant for Barbados and the Caribbean, but also competitive and scalable on the world stage.
Mr. Christopher Morris
FutureHEALTH Advisor
Ms. Sarah Mostowich
Co-Chair
Ms. Lisa Cashmore
FutureHEALTH Incubator Design Partner
Mr. Iain Kligman
FutureHEALTH Incubator Design Partner
Mr. James Meddings
FutureHEALTH Incubator Design Partner
Our Partners
FutureHEALTH is co-funded by IDB Lab, the innovation arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, and FutureBARBADOS, a citizen-led initiative shaping the country’s future economy.
The initiative is managed by Possibilities Agency, the talent and operational backbone of FutureBARBADOS.
We also work hand-in-hand with the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus), local healthcare institutions, and international collaborators to ensure every innovation is tested, validated, and impactful.
