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THE TEAM Behind Our Mission
The BMP Momentum Board of Directors is a dedicated team of leaders committed to advancing education and opportunities for students in rural Jamaica. They provide guidance, ensure transparency, and help drive initiatives that directly support the Shirley Castle community. Our Board also leads BMP’s Impact Team, working alongside everyone who stays informed, donates, or contributes in any way. Together, this team plays a vital role in creating meaningful change—because when we work together, we create lasting impact.​
​At BMP Momentum, we believe collaboration is the key to lasting impact, and our board is at the heart of that effort.
Richard Scott
Board Director & Founder
Richard Scott is a successful entrepreneur and business analyst, serving as Founder and CEO of Pro Care Innovations and a seasoned real estate syndicator. A proud alumnus of Shirley Castle Primary in rural Jamaica, Richard’s journey from his early education at Shirley Castle to building and operating multiple businesses in the United States is a testament to his determination and vision.
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Inspired by his own experiences, Richard founded BMP Momentum with a mission to create sustainable support systems for students and families in his hometown community. His story continues to drive the heart of BMP’s work—empowering students through education, nutrition, healthcare, and opportunity.
Dr. Ndy Ukwe
Board Medical Director
Dr. Ndy Ukwe, originally from Nigeria in West Africa, moved to the United States in 2007. A Pediatrician by profession, he considers himself a humanist and is guided by Rotary’s 4-Way Test in evaluating his actions and decisions.
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Dr. Ukwe is a personal finance enthusiast, a dedicated advocate for children, and an avid Arsenal FC fan. He enjoys traveling the world and loves playing ping pong, tennis, and badminton.
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A devoted family man, he cherishes his wonderful wife and two lovely children, whom he holds dearest in his life. Gratitude, contentment, and generosity are the three values he strives to live by each day. Above all, Dr. Ukwe appreciates simplicity in everything he does.
Reba McDermott
Board Treasurer
Reba McDermott, MBA, PhD, is a seasoned accounting and finance professional. In her 30+ years of corporate experience, she has served as both Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
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She has had a wide variety of industry experience and has worked in companies ranging from small startups to Fortune 500. Since retiring from the corporate world, Reba has been teaching accounting at the University of Arkansas and, for the last 3 years, has been a trusted advisor and consultant to owners of small to mid-sized companies, helping those organizations to grow and prosper.
Board Member
Debbie-Ann
Mckenzie
Debbie-Ann Mann-McKenzie is a solution-driven educator having more than twenty years’ experience working in a multi-grade school in rural Jamaica. She has been the proud principal of her alma mater, the Shirley Castle Primary and Infant School for the past 9 years. During her tenure as principal, this multi-grade school has maintained its rating of good on their National Education Inspectorate(NEI) inspection report. Most of her career as a principal was spent as a teaching-principal.
Her educational background includes a diploma in primary education from CASE and a bachelor’s of education and a master’s degree in special education from the Mico University.
She considers herself to be an advocate for students with special needs. She is an optimistic person who believes that you can only see stars when it is dark enough. She therefore looks for the good in every adverse situation.
Sophie Stout
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Sophie Stout is a dedicated digital marketer and advocate for education within the Jamaican diaspora. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in Psychology and a minor in African American Studies, she is passionate about empowering communities through storytelling. Sophie manages BMP Momentum’s digital presence and collaborates with board members to share inspiring stories from Shirley Castle Primary School.
She draws on experience working with several service-based companies in Northwest Arkansas, developing skills in digital marketing, community engagement, and communication. Outside of her work with BMP, Sophie enjoys dancing and performs with two local dance companies, using creativity to inspire and connect with her community.