Leadership at Mustard Seed Communities
Executive Leadership
At Mustard Seed Communities, our organization is guided by a dedicated team of compassionate leaders who bring a wealth of expertise and commitment to our mission. Under the visionary leadership of Founder Monsignor Gregory Ramkissoon, our Executive Team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for serving the most vulnerable populations worldwide. Together, our leadership team strives to uphold the founding principles of Caring, Sharing, Training, and Spirituality, steering Mustard Seed Communities toward a future of continued growth, impact, and positive change.
Meet the Mustard Seed Communities’ Executive Leadership Team
Mustard Seed Communities Jamaica Board of Directors
The Board of Directors at Mustard Seed Communities Jamaica is a dedicated group overseeing our efforts in Jamaica, the founding country of MSC. Comprising passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, they collectively steer us towards a future defined by compassion and positive impact. With their wealth of expertise, our board members play integral roles in guiding Mustard Seed Communities’ support of Jamaica. Their strategic insights and governance foster sustainability and success, ensuring that Mustard Seed Communities continues to make a meaningful difference in Jamaica and beyond.
| Msgr. Gregory Ramkissoon Founder and Executive Director Kingston, Jamaica | Fr. Garvin Augustine Executive Director, MSC International Moneague, Jamaica | Jack Khemlani Kingston, Jamaica |
| The Most Reverend Kenneth Richards Archbishop of Kingston Kingston, Jamaica | Paul Cooper Kingston, Jamaica | Robert Fowler Kingston, Jamaica |
| Thalia Lyn Kingston, Jamaica | Dr. Richard Gomes Kingston, Jamaica | Joe Stockhausen Kingston, Jamaica |
| Daniella Gentiles-Silvera Kingston, Jamaica | Howard Mitchell Kingston, Jamaica | Deacon Derrick Foster Kingston, Jamaica |
Mustard Seed Communities Dominican Republic Board of Directors
The Mustard Seed Communities Dominican Republic Board of Directors comprises a committed team overseeing our endeavors in the Dominican Republic. Mustard Seed Communities runs Hogar Immanuel and is building a new site, Hogar Niños de Dios, offering care for individuals with disabilities. Made up of dedicated individuals from varied backgrounds, they collectively guide us toward a future marked by compassion and positive change. Leveraging their diverse expertise, our board members play essential roles in directing Mustard Seed Communities’ support in the Dominican Republic. Through their strategic leadership and governance, they ensure our continued impact and sustainability, empowering us to make a significant difference in the Dominican Republic.
| Msgr. Julio Cesar Corniel Bishop of Puerto Plata, DR Puerto Plata, DR | Fr. Garvin Augustine Executive Director, MSC International Moneague, Jamaica | Michelle G. Shines Tampa, FL |
| Cy R. Yannarelli Patterson, NY | Maria Elena Gratereaux Puerto Plata, DR | Maria Virgina Dorrejo Puerto Plata, DR |
Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua Board of Directors
The dedicated members of the Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua Board of Directors lead our efforts in Nicaragua, where Mustard Seed Communities operates two homes. These committed individuals bring diverse expertise and passion to steer our mission, ensuring the provision of care and support to those in need.
| Fr. Garvin Augustine Executive Director, MSC International Moneague, Jamaica | Michelle G. Shines Tampa, FL | Daphne Nordone Alpharetta, GA |
| Davin Ramphall Managua, Nicaragua | Sandra Sandoval Managua, Nicaragua |
Mustard Seed Communities Zimbabwe Board of Directors
The Mustard Seed Communities Zimbabwe Board of Directors guides our operations with passion and expertise. Committed to compassion and positive impact, they ensure our support remains sustainable and successful. With a focus on nutrition programs and three homes, they lead us in making a meaningful difference in Zimbabwe’s communities.
| Fr. Garvin Augustine Executive Director, MSC International | Ruth Gomiwa Varaidzo Chagonda | Dr. Albert Dirwayi Fr. Vitalis Gotami |
Mustard Seed Communities Malawi Board of Directors
The Mustard Seed Communities Malawi Board of Directors drives our initiatives with dedication and expertise. Committed to fostering compassion and positive change, they steer our support toward sustainable success. With a focus on our expanding home and community outreach efforts, they lead us in making a meaningful impact in Malawi’s communities.
| Fr. Garvin Augustine Executive Director, MSC International | Flora Kaphantengo Rev. Fr. Francis Mpatsa Rev. Fr. Mathews Semba | Stuart Kapingasa Felisters Francisco Luwes Lipenga |
Mustard Seed Communities USA’s Board of Directors
The Board of Directors at Mustard Seed Communities USA is a collective force of dedicated individuals passionately steering our organization toward a future of compassion and positive impact. Infused with diverse expertise and experiences, these committed board members play integral roles in guiding Mustard Seed Communities USA’s support of Jamaica, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. The unique contributions of each leader—their strategic insights and governance—foster sustainability and success, ensuring Mustard Seed Communities continues to make a meaningful difference globally.
| Totlyn Mason Chair New York, NY | Traug Keller Vice Chairman Bristol, CT | Anne Kelly Treasurer Burbank, CA |
| Bill Ballaine Secretary New York, NY | Dawn Barnard Locust Valley, NY | Msgr. Joe Corbett Sandy Springs, GA |
| Glenn Creamer Providence, RI | Brian Dooling Atlanta, GA | Jim Dressman Edgewood, KY |
| Liz Fell New York, NY | Jack Griffin Greenwich, CT | Daphne Mahoney New York, NY |
| Terry Newton Duluth, GA | Patrick Polking Farmington, CT | Brian Young New York, NY |