Founder- Charmaine Charles

Charmaine started Caribbean American Women back in 2018 when she was just started her new career and new life. She realized once again she was in a new city and a work environment where she had to hide her Caribbean identity. Growing up in a Jamaican and Haitian house hold, she quickly realized some of what she was taught and her upbringing was not the same as her friends, and coworkers.

The older she became, the more she stayed in tuned with her Caribbean side and wanted to help young women in these countries. She also wanted to form a group with Caribbean american women who is all about support, encouragement, and building each other to our highest potential.

Executive Director - Niacka Carty

Niacka (goes by “Nicky”) is a proud Caribbean-American with roots in Saint Kitts and Nevis , and St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. Growing up with these Caribbean influences shaped her to value personal growth, principles, and love. Nicky has always held true to her Caribbean heritage. Being a part of Caribbean-American Women Association, Nicky hopes to inspire others to take pride in their cultural identity.

Because of her education background in International Education, Nicky hopes to soon launch “Carty Academy,” which will aid young people with application writing like resumes, college personal statements, and cover letters.

Director of Entertainment/ Promotions -Shawnte Williams

(Nickname Taé) Our Director of Entertainment/Promotions, is a proud Caribbean American Woman with Jamaican roots. She joined CAWA in the hopes of bringing more awareness to the Organization and onboarding more Caribbean American Women as members. Taé has been in the Entertainment/Promotions business for over 20+ years, and still loves it just as much today as when she first started.

Taé says the older she gets, the more she learns about her Jamaican roots. As Taé is learning more about her Jamaican culture, she’s also learning about her Filipino culture, to which she says is the "Best of both Worlds."

Being a part of CAWA we share, educate, and have many topic discussions, for example: Being Caribbean-American, health, mental health, fitness, wealth, and much more. This is a Caribbean-American sisterhood platform where we can share experiences, stories and recipes. Coming from a Caribbean home you know two things for sure; there will Always be Food & You’re Always Welcomed. "Family time was and is important to us. We eat, pray, play games and dance together." That’s “Family” and we are looking forward to building another “Famalay” with CAWA