Executive Team
Amy Bell
FOUNDER & BOARD PRESIDENT
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Amy Bell brings over 25 years of experience in education and instructional design, with a focus on building structured, scalable systems that improve student engagement and long-term outcomes. Her work has spanned large-scale curriculum and program development, grounded in the belief that how we design learning environments directly shapes what is possible for students.
Dr. Denecia Spence
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & GLOBAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Denecia Spence brings deep local knowledge and over 25 years of experience across education, administration, and the private sector. As a Trinidad & Tobago native, she leads on-the-ground implementation and partnerships, ensuring Sankofa Rising’s work is rooted in community and designed for sustainable, long-term impact.
Board of Directors
Makula
Kromah
BOARD MEMBER
Makula Kromah brings over two decades of leadership experience across education and global retail, combining a deep understanding of human development with strategic expertise in systems, operations, and growth. Her work is grounded in building structures that create real, lasting opportunity.
Pamela
Lewis
BOARD MEMBER
Pamela Lewis brings a deeply grounded understanding of community wellbeing and the everyday realities facing families and older adults in Trinidad & Tobago. As an entrepreneur with experience in trauma-informed care, she offers compassionate, practical insight into the conditions that shape stability, dignity, and opportunity across generations.
Alicia
Francis
BOARD MEMBER
Alicia Francis is an occupational therapist dedicated to helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her work centers on creating supportive, inclusive environments that promote participation, independence, and a strong sense of belonging for every child.