(407) 664-5605 or (407) 802-5217 -- Jamaican Cultural Connection, Inc. -- A 501(c)(3) Organization info@jccnow.org

Executive Board

ASDN, BSBM, RETIRED

Licenced  Insurance  Agent:
Life, Health, and Annuities

Home Based Business Manager

Registered Nurse for 30 years

Specialties:
I.C.U.
Cardiac
Dialysis
Geriatric
Home Health Care
Nursing Management/Director of Nursing
American Red Cross
M.R.D.D. Train The Trainer,
Cleveland Baptist Association Camp Nurse for Troubled Children.

Hobbies:
Reading, gardening, power walking.

Greatest joy:
The satisfaction of giving back through volunteering for Civic and religious organizations

Active in my local Church Ministries

Have a heart of  compassion for the less fortunate.

Working Motto:  Do it right the first time

Treat others equally with fairness and respect.

Lurna Wozencroft-Franklin

President

Bio:

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, I immigrated to the United States in 1970 and later settled in Central Florida with my family in 1989. With over 30 years of experience as a Court Stenographer, I’ve developed a deep understanding of a wide range of subjects.

Since 2019, I’ve proudly served as
Recording Secretary for the Jamaican Cultural Connection, Inc., and I am honored to now hold the position of Vice President for the term 2024-2026.

In this role, I am committed to upholding the legacy of the late Ms. Claudette Bailey, the esteemed founder of our organization.

 

Karen Lewin

Vice-President

Bio:

TBA

TBA

Recording Secretary

Bio:

Coming Soon

TBA

Corresponding Secretary

Bio:

Robert Young was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, on August 27, 1956.  He lived in New York for 21 years. He attended Baruch College, CUNY, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Master’s in Leadership.

As treasurer of JCC, Inc. he wishes to continue the mission of the organization to fulfill the purpose for which it was founded on: – ‘Together we will succeed…Out of many, ONE PEOPLE.’

 

Robert M. Young, Sr.

Treasurer

Bio:

Paulette Nurse was born in Jamaica along with four siblings. As a child, Paulette had aspirations of being a Nurse. Never in a million years did she think she’d stumble into the computer field especially when it was unusual for women to enter the profession. You can’t always predict where or when you’ll discover what you’re meant to do in life.

Paulette was taught at a youthful age that if you want something in life, you must work for it, and that she did.  She worked hard and earned a degree in Computer Science.

As the years went by, Paulette worked her way from a Billing clerk to becoming a System Analyst/Programmer. She developed and implemented computer systems for several banks in New York and other companies such as Arion Pictures and Sotheby’s International. She never wavered in her resolve to be the best version of herself with each career move.

Paulette got into the real estate industry over 10 years ago, after she relocated to Florida with her husband.

As her career in real estate advanced, Paulette found her stride working with First time homebuyers and sellers in the Greater Orlando Area.

Paulette lives in Apopka with her family. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, traveling and entertaining family and friends.

 

Paulette Nurse

Assistant Treasurer

Together we will succeed…

Out of many,

One People.

Bio:

This is 66 years old Yvonne Barnes.  She hails from the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica.  Yvonne is a mother to three grown children and grandmother to five.  Yvonne lived in New York, and Orlando for the past 36 years.  Yvonne practiced nursing throughout these years.

Currently retired, she spends her days paying attention to health, fitness, and gardening.  Yvonne’s goals are to someday ride a bicycle and hold a note.

Yvonne Barnes

Parliamentarian

Bio:

Andrew Browne migrated to the USA in August 1983. He is married to the Rev. June Browne and have three adult children. Prior to retirement, Andrew served as an IT division Associate Vice-President at a prestigious Wall Street Brokerage firm. He also has over thirty years of Recording and Sound Reinforcement experience. In addition to serving as the JCC Membership Chairperson, Andrew is the current JCC webmaster and maintains the site with updated information when it becomes available.

Andrew Browne

Membership Chairperson