2021 Shortlisted Nominees for the position of
President of JAMINFRANCE

Biography:

Aspire to inspire with all your energy and time so that the world is a better place for future generations. Motivator, go-getter, and organizer are a few words that describe Nazila Mais. She lives in Nantes, France where she is an English Teacher & Educational Supervisor with La Joliverie Group of Schools. She is also a recognized Singer/Songwriter under the SACCEM Organization based in France. After graduating from Northern Caribbean University with a bachelor’s in mass communication, she decided to broaden her horizons by charting a new life in France. She spent one year at the University of Nantes where she studied French as a second language and obtained a diploma at the B2 Level. She currently holds a Diploma in Airport and Aerian Services and official certification in Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). This jack-of all trades is down to earth yet indomitable in spirit and zeal. Her everyday life is filled with one goal and that is to do as much good as possible for as many people as possible. In her free time, she loves cooking, doing hair, entertaining, and creating fun videos for YouTube and Tiktok.

Vision for Jaminfrance:

"Our vision will be to create an open and welcoming environment for Jamaicans living in France and Jamaica. We will continue to build the professional bridge that provides quality services regardless of social and economic backgrounds. We will continue to create events for Educational, Social and Vocational growth while empowering and fostering entrepreneurial values and aspirations for Jamaicans in France and where possible in Jamaica. We will seek to inspire innovation in the hearts of our people so that the innate Jamaican magic shines in every corner of the land we now call home, France." - N. Mais

Biography:

My name is Romane Romon Elliston, however, I go by Romon. I am a polyglot, specialising in Patois, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. I am also an educator, author, poet, motivational speaker, and youtuber. Two of my philosophies in life are : «Your world is as big as, as expansive as, your imagination» and «You develop your greatest skills during your free time». I stand as a testimony of both, my imagination has no limits, hence, what I am capable of is unimaginable; and my free time is always dedicated to my interests: languages, writing, self-development, culture and community building.

Vision for Jaminfrance:

"My vision is to continue promoting brand Jamaica in France and Europe at large, which is not limited to just our culture but also our people. I will further strengthen the association’s image of inclusiveness, diversity, solidarity, and integration by collaborating with other organisations throughout Europe and beyond, that will epitomize the true meaning of our motto « out of many one people». With the aid of my team, we will endeavour to create an organisation that functions as an autonomous vehicle, solidifying structures and procedures that operate at optimal efficiency. Finally, we stand for transparency, unity, peace and love." - R. Elliston

Biography:

Growing up in Linstead, St. Catherine, Kadie-Ann developed an early interest in languages. Curious to discover other cultures, and eager to put the language skills she acquired in university to use, she moved to Marseille, France in 2004. There she focused on integrating French society, in both the academic and business worlds, and through her involvement in community development activities, and social and cultural associations. Through it all, she has never lost touch with her Jamaican roots, and has always been a proud ambassador for brand Jamaica wherever and whenever the opportunity presents itself. Seventeen years later, her love of languages, appreciation of France and passion for Jamaica remain unchanged. Having recently relocated to Paris, she now divides her time between her job as a Communications Specialist for a French multinational, and trying to learn the ways of the Parisians.

Vision for Jaminfrance:

"At the top of the list for people living outside of their homeland is: 1. Thriving in their host country, and 2. Keeping their cultural roots alive. Based on this, my vision for JAMINFRANCE is two-fold. Firstly, help Jamaicans in France to gain the most from their French experience by fostering integration opportunities: through contacts/partnerships with other associations, businesses, schools…, by being a support network, proposing activities, and by providing practical advice about living in France. Secondly, celebrating and promoting Jamaican culture in France, and French culture in Jamaica. Allowing Jamaicans and all others in France to (re)discover our culture. And allowing those back home to learn more about France, and help strengthen the ties between both nations." - K. Fyffe