Jesse Ramcharan

JESSE RAMCHARAN is an advocate for both Global Peace, and the Sustainable Development Goals. He is also a certified Human Rights Leader and Consultant. Jesse is the Country Director for the Global Peace

Chain in Trinidad & Tobago – GPC-TT, and has been recently appointed as the Regional Director of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights - USIDHR.

His work with the SDGs started back in 2016 and since then he has participated in several global

initiatives that have been working to achieve all of the 17 Goals, and even collaborating with both local

and international organizations to address challenges faced by marginalized groups in society. He

dedicated his time and worked assiduously on the challenge with the influx of migrants from Venezuela

to Trinidad following the collapse of their economic. He participated in several diplomatic events that

eventually led to the launch of the Trinidad and Tobago - Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP)

Jesse leads a team of elite young professionals known as Global Peace Ambassadors. With his drive for

global peace and diplomacy he works with each team member to maximize their efforts on their SDG of

choice, to make positive impact in society, that adds to the fulfilment of all the goals.

In 2021 at the Youth World Cup and Global Peace Summit, Jesse launched the Junior Ambassador

Apprenticeship Programme - JAAP, which targeted youths between the ages of 18-21 and intended to

provide them with one-on-one coaching from him and his team of ambassadors, and also provide

monthly development training courses from professionals and experts globally, over the lifespan of the

programme.

For his dedicated work towards the SDGs, his ambitious drive and leadership towards youth

development; he and his NGO were the recipient of a National Youth Award for excellence, in 2021.

Jesse is also an entrepreneur in the field of Renewable Energy and ICTs, founding both Green Harmony

Energy Company Ltd., and Smart Velocity Ltd. respectively. The focus has been on Affordable and Clean

Energy, and Climate Action; both which are goals of the UNSDG, and integrating digitalization for

thoughtful inclusivity and global partnership.

His academic career has also been noteworthy, graduating with first class honors in BSc Information

Technology from University of Hertfordshire, followed by being the recipient of various scholarships

such as, from the Government of India for a diplomatic programme on SDGs; the UN University of Peace

for Positive Leadership; and an OAS scholarship for an MSc in Education Leadership, Management and

Emerging Technologies by MIU City University Miami.

Jesse has strong interests in Political Science and International Relations, which may be his next

academic chapter. As a human rights leader he believes if he can attain a law degree it would also be

invaluable to his advocacy.

His academic and professional careers are aligned with over 11 years in digital, information and

communications technology, but his advocacy has also created a parallel pathway towards Global Peace

& Diplomacy, and the UN-Sustainable Developing Goals.

Jesse has represented his country at several international conferences where he participated as both

panelist and speaker. He is the epitome of a diplomat with characteristics and personality type of a

protagonist. His traits are recognized as dominance and influence but above all he is a spiritually

grounded and God-fearing person. Jesse’s journey started from humble beginnings, and being the visionary that he is, the future chapter of his book looks very promising and rewarding. Part of his living legacy is to encourage others to become their best selves, to follow their dreams, to discover their purpose and achieve it. But most of all to become the leaders of tomorrow by advocating global peace and diplomacy, work towards achieving the SDGs, to not accept mediocrity as a standard, and to always exceed expectations.