ADVISOR PROFILE
Latoya Foster COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Caribbean Community Development & Engagement · Project Design & Implementation · Family & Community Support
Provides guidance to ensure Bahali’s programs and resources are culturally grounded, community-informed, and thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of Caribbean families and communities.
ADVISOR PROFILE
Latoya Foster COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Caribbean Community Development & Engagement · Project Design & Implementation · Family & Community Support
Provides guidance to ensure Bahali’s programs and resources are culturally grounded, community-informed, and thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of Caribbean families and communities.
ROLE SNAPSHOT
Provides community-informed guidance to ensure Bahali’s emotional wellness initiatives are culturally grounded, accessible, and thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of Caribbean families and communities.
ADVISORY FOCUS
Community-centered program design, culturally responsive engagement, practical implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community-based initiatives, and Caribbean family and community systems
CONNECTED AREA
Community & Culture
OVERVIEW
Latoya Foster brings lived and professional experience rooted in Caribbean communities, with expertise in project design and management, project monitoring and evaluation, grant writing, and community-centered program development. Her work includes the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects across health, climate resilience, arts and culture, science and technology, and early childhood education, including the establishment and evaluation of early childhood centers. This cross-sector experience gives her a strong understanding of the social, cultural, and structural factors that shape community wellbeing across the Caribbean.
AREA OF CONTRIBUTION
Advises on culturally grounded approaches that reflect Caribbean lived experience, family systems, and community context
Supports project design and community-informed strategies that strengthen accessibility, trust, and meaningful engagement
Provides guidance on monitoring, evaluation, and culturally responsive frameworks that support relevant and sustainable initiatives
Strengthens Bahali’s capacity to develop practical, community-centered resources that align with local needs and realities
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
At Bahali, Mrs. Foster provides guidance on community-informed approaches that strengthen the relevance, accessibility, and cultural alignment of programs and resources. Her perspective ensures that Bahali’s work reflects the lived realities of Caribbean island communities, including the importance of family systems, cultural identity, and trusted community relationships in supporting emotional well-being.
Her background in project management and program development supports Bahali’s ability to translate ideas into thoughtful, community-centered initiatives. Through her role, Mrs. Foster helps ensure that programs are not only culturally responsive but also practical, sustainable, and designed to meet the evolving needs of Caribbean families and communities.
CREDENTIALS
- BSc, Management Studies — University of the West Indies
- Project Management Training — Mona School of Business
- Graduate Studies in Agricultural Entrepreneurship (coursework completed)
- Candidate, MSc Development Studies — University of the West Indies
- Project Design & Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Grant Writing & Community-Based Program Development
PERSPECTIVE
“Community-centered work begins with listening; honoring the voices, experiences, and cultural wisdom of the people we serve.”
— LATOYA FOSTER
ROLE SNAPSHOT
Provides community-informed guidance to ensure Bahali’s emotional wellness initiatives are culturally grounded, accessible, and thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of Caribbean families and communities.
ADVISORY FOCUS
Community-centered program design, culturally responsive engagement, practical implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community-based initiatives, and Caribbean family and community systems
CONNECTED AREA
Community & Culture
OVERVIEW
Latoya Foster brings lived and professional experience rooted in Caribbean communities, with expertise in project design and management, project monitoring and evaluation, grant writing, and community-centered program development. Her work includes the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects across health, climate resilience, arts and culture, science and technology, and early childhood education, including the establishment and evaluation of early childhood centers. This cross-sector experience gives her a strong understanding of the social, cultural, and structural factors that shape community wellbeing across the Caribbean.
AREA OF CONTRIBUTION
Advises on culturally grounded approaches that reflect Caribbean lived experience, family systems, and community context
Supports project design and community-informed strategies that strengthen accessibility, trust, and meaningful engagement
Provides guidance on monitoring, evaluation, and culturally responsive frameworks that support relevant and sustainable initiatives
Strengthens Bahali’s capacity to develop practical, community-centered resources that align with local needs and realities
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
At Bahali, Mrs. Foster provides guidance on community-informed approaches that strengthen the relevance, accessibility, and cultural alignment of programs and resources. Her perspective ensures that Bahali’s work reflects the lived realities of Caribbean island communities, including the importance of family systems, cultural identity, and trusted community relationships in supporting emotional well-being.
Her background in project management and program development supports Bahali’s ability to translate ideas into thoughtful, community-centered initiatives. Through her role, Mrs. Foster helps ensure that programs are not only culturally responsive but also practical, sustainable, and designed to meet the evolving needs of Caribbean families and communities.
CREDENTIALS
- BSc, Management Studies — University of the West Indies
- Project Management Training — Mona School of Business
- Graduate Studies in Agricultural Entrepreneurship (coursework completed)
- Candidate, MSc Development Studies — University of the West Indies
- Project Design & Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Grant Writing & Community-Based Program Development
PERSPECTIVE
“Community-centered work begins with listening; honoring the voices, experiences, and cultural wisdom of the people we serve.”
— LATOYA FOSTER
