About The Lesma Ellis Foundation
History
The Lesma Ellis Foundation (LEF) was founded in 2015 by the Director, Mr. Ian Campbell, USA, MAJ (Retired). Raised within the inner city community of Kingston, Jamaica, Mr. Campbell aspiration is to provide aid and assistance to local residence through an educational program targeting young men and women throughout the community simultaneously taking care of the elderly in the process. Hence, he established “The Lesma Ellis Foundation” (LEF), naming it in honor of his mother whom he admired as the bedrock of his upbringing living within the community. To ensure success, Mr. Campbell then sought assistance from residents of the community of Torrington Park to get after the goals set forth.
Our Values
LEF believes that all people within the inner-city community should have access to education, medical care and the opportunity to ensure that communities throughout the Caribbean, have a sense of stability. As such:
- We welcome strategic alliances with public and private funders and entities to accomplish tasks consistent with the mission of the Foundation
- We value modesty, courtesy, honesty, compassion and mutual respect among grant makers and grantees
- We value the basic tenets of liberal democracy, inclusiveness and equal opportunity. The Foundation cannot support organizations which practice religious, racial, cultural, ethnic or gender discrimination
- The Foundation strives for high quality in everything it does so that the Foundation is synonymous with quality, transparency and responsiveness
- The human worth of all children and individuals affected by the Foundation and its grant programs will be respected and protected
Our Mission
Our mission is committed to the educational advancement, social development and the well-being of adolescent, senior citizen, men and women throughout inner-city and rural Jamaica. We hope to achieve this by providing mentorship, guidance, encouragement and confidence in future leaders.
Our Vision
We aspire to not only provide mentorship, guidance, encouragement and confidence in future leaders within our local communities but to also expand to a wider platform and reach youths internationally.
Our Team
Ian Campbell
President/Director
Steve Jeffrey
Vice President/VP of Member Development
Melody Gordon
Secretary
Oshane Creary
Project Manager
Sharon Hamilton
Member Development/Women Leadership Program
Organization Structure
Board Committees
- Board Nominating Committee:
- Board Finance Committee:
- Special Grants Review Committee:
Our Sponsors
Many of the LEF programs and initiatives were made possible through the valuable contributions and support of our LEF Partners.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Looking for a rewarding career that brings joy to others? This is the first step in joining the Lesma Ellis Foundation family. We are expanding our team! Each employee contributes to the growth and success of the Lesma Ellis Foundation and its programs for educational advancement, social development and the well-being of adolescent, senior citizen, men and women throughout inner-city and rural Jamaica.
About Our Culture
We believe in fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation that blends critical thinking and creativity. We value both intellectual and professional growth while maintaining a sense of humor and fun in our work culture. We believe that everyone should have a voice so open communication is a vital component of our success.
Equal Opportunity
The LEF provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, disability, genetics or any other characteristic.
Looking for a rewarding career that brings joy to others? This is the first step in joining the Lesma Ellis Foundation family. We are expanding our team! Each employee contributes to the growth and success of the Lesma Ellis Foundation and its programs for educational advancement, social development and the well-being of adolescent, senior citizen, men and women throughout inner-city and rural Jamaica.
About Our Culture
We believe in fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation that blends critical thinking and creativity. We value both intellectual and professional growth while maintaining a sense of humor and fun in our work culture. We believe that everyone should have a voice so open communication is a vital component of our success.
Equal Opportunity
The LEF provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, disability, genetics or any other characteristic.
