Jelani Reid

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in educational program development and strategic planning, notably at Arouca Youth Club. Skilled in patient care and effective communication, I've successfully managed large-scale events and fostered community engagement. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced service access and professional development, demonstrating exceptional board governance and talent acquisition capabilities.

• 2021, Placed 2nd in an essay writing competition entitled 'China's Development and Changes in a Century' organized by the Chinese Embassy to Trinidad and Tobago.
• 2018, Honorable Mention for Verbal Commendation at The International Court of Justice in Thailand.
• 2015, Excellence in Education Award from the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation.
• 2014, The Reginald Dumas Award for outstanding Leadership by Queen's Royal College.
• 2011, Elected as the Youngest President of the Arouca Community Council.
• Queen's Royal College Significant Contribution Award for establishing a functional Student Government
• Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the St. George East Branch Association of Village/Community Councils.

• Global Young Leaders Envision Alumni Association, Current Member
• Old Boys' Association of Queen's Royal College, Current Member
• The St. George East Branch Association of Village and Community Councils, Public Relations Officer, 01/01/14 - 01/01/15
• The St. George East Branch Association of Village and Community Councils, Youth Officer, 01/01/13 - 01/01/14
• Trinidad and Tobago Medical Students' Association, Past Member
• UWI Biological Society, Past Member
• Arouca Best Village Cast, Past Member

• PNM Member, 01/01/06
• Public Relations Officer of The National Youth League, 01/01/14
• General Council Member, 01/01/19 - Present
• Elected Chairman of the Arouca/Maloney Constituency's Youth League, 01/01/14 - 01/01/19
• Elected Chairman of the Arouca/Maloney Constituency, 01/01/19 - 01/01/22
• Re-elected Chairman of the Arouca Maloney Constituency, 01/01/22 - 01/01/24
• Re-elected Chairman of the Arouca Maloney Constituency, 01/01/24 - Present
• Central Executive Member, 01/01/23 - Present

• Established PNM Arouca/Maloney Constituency's Office
• New PNM Arouca/Maloney logo
• Fundraisers
• Implemented the 'Stepping It Up' initiative
• Cluster Formation
• Committee Formation
• Sports Day Mobilization
• Created Community Recognition Programs
• Helping Hands and Adopt-a-Family Initiatives
• Welfare Distributions
• Emergency & Community Improvement Team
• Hosted Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving Services
• Organized COVID-19 Preparation and Response Programs
• Issued COVID-19 Fact Sheets
• Published 'The Educator' Newsletter
• Created Constituency Online Database
• Increased Social Media Engagement
• Organized Youth-Focused Meetings
• Conducted Officer Training with Hon. Foster Cummings
• Secured PNM Approval for Environmental Motion
• Formed Youth Committees
• Conducted Virtual Elections
• Organized Distinguished Constituency Conventions
• Constituency's Executive Retreat
• Led Constituency Tours with Hon Camille Robinson-Regis
• Hosted Special Meetings
• Collaborated on Post-Budget Discussions with D'Abadie/O'Meara
• Conducted Virtual Property Tax Meetings
• Held Town Hall Meetings

• PNM's Representative at The Seminar on Youth Leadership for Developing Countries, Fuzhou, China, 05/01/17
• The Young Diplomats Forum, London, United Kingdom, 07/01/17
• Commonwealth Youth Leaders Forum, Uganda, 08/01/17
• 5th Caribbean Youth Leader's Summit, Jamaica, 10/01/17
• 21st Session of the Youth Assembly, New York United Nations Headquarters, 02/01/18
• The International Court of Justice organized by International Model United Nations, Bangkok, Thailand, 06/01/18
• United Nations Population Fund High Level Meeting on Health and Family Life Education, Trinidad and Tobago, 06/01/18
• JCI Area Conference for the Americas, Mendoza, Argentina, 06/01/19

• Mr. Lennard Hinkson, Former Principal of Queen's Royal College, 1-868-766-6507
• The Honorable Mrs. Camille Robinson-Regis, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Member of Parliament for Arouca/Maloney, 1-868-460-0014
• Dr. Cara Ranghell, Consultant Pediatrician, Eric William Medical Sciences Complex, 1-868-784-9934
• Dr. Shaquille Trotman, Senior House Officer, Arima General Hospital, 1-868-736-2039
• Councillor Josiah Austin, Chairman of the Tunapuna/Regional Corporation, Councillor of Macoya/Trincity, 1-868-772-0931