THE EXECUTIVE


Below are the names of the current governing force behind TTAP - The Executive. 

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For the Psychological Advancement of Trinidad & Tobago

President


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Kelly McFarlane

Kelly Mc Farlane is a mental health practitioner, educator, and corporate consultant with qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology, Coaching, and Occupational Testing. She achieved her specialised training at universities in the USA, Trinidad and England, and recently received Chartered membership to the British Psychological Society. She holds additional certification from the Beck Institute, Gottman Institute, US embassy, International Psychotherapy Institute, Franciscan Institute and other accredited bodies in the treatment of trauma and other psychological afflictions. As a psychologist, EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) certified Organisational Coach, and a licensed Occupational Test Administrator, her vast experience ranges from behind prison walls, to psychiatric hospitals, universities, children’s homes, medical facilities, the corporate landscape and private practice. Ms. Mc Farlane currently treats persons with mental health-related challenges at Human Insights Company Limited and conducts numerous training programs for organisations and small teams. A passionate advocate, Ms. Mc Farlane has, and continues to lecture at universities in and out of Trinidad and Tobago, and continues to spread awareness about mental health through various media platforms.


Immediate Past President


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Charles JP Collier
M.A.
Position held from: 2023

Mr. Collier is a clinical and community psychologist who has worked with adolescents and adults for over 20 years, both as a direct provider and as a creator and coordinator of community-based programs. His principal focus is domestic violence prevention and intervention, which has led to his engagement with such related issues as men’s development, addiction and recovery, and trauma. Mr. Collier earned his degrees in Atlanta, Georgia – his Bachelor’s at Morehouse College and his Master's at Georgia State University. He currently operates a private therapy practice and consults as a counsellor with Families in Action. He is deeply committed to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care in Trinidad and Tobago, and to ending the cycle of domestic violence in our nation.


Secretary


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Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh
M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
Position held from: 2023
Email: [email protected]

Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh, M.Sc. is a practicing Clinical Psychologist. In addition to her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees which she attained from the University of the West Indies, she has earned certificates by Accredited Universities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom in the areas of Child Psychology, Resilience, Psychological First Aide and Child Nutrition. She specializes in treating anxiety, mood and behavioural disorders, adjustment disorders, relationship challenges, suicidality, victims of domestic and sexual abuse and psychosis. She also does work in crisis management, trauma treatment, secondary trauma treatment, parenting skills training, parenting workshops, leadership workshops, psychoeducational seminars and stress management skills. She has been delivering these services both in person and virtually. Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh has been a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP) since 2013 and is currently the Secretary on the Executive Board of The Association which she has represented on several occasion on various media platforms. This is her second term of service on TTAP’s Executive Board. In addition, Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh avidly partners professionally with other Organizations, NGOs, and media houses to further the work of Mental Health Awareness and Treatment throughout Trinidad and Tobago.


Assistant Secretary


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Gervan Arneaud
B.Sc. in Psychology | M.Sc. in Health Psychology
Position held from: 2022
Email: [email protected]

Gervan graduated from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Anthropology before pursuing a Master of Science in Health Psychology at the University of Westminster in London. Since graduating, he has worked in several areas, including health consulting, patient care, community health outreach and HIV/STI prevention, and counselling. He founded his practice, Journey Behavioral Health Clinic, in 2022. He is also an active researcher and publishes in the areas of psychology, psychiatry, and public health.


Treasurer


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Tiffany George
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Position held from: 2023
Email: [email protected]

Mrs Tiffany George is a Clinical Psychologist and currently works in the field of child protection. She has experience in the field of mental health both the public and private sector for the past seven years. Mrs George received her graduate qualification at the University of the West Indies in the MSc. Clinical Psychology programme and she continues to pursue her personal and professional development as an avid promoter of mental health. Her career goal is to continue her advocacy of mental health for those most vulnerable in our society and to act as a safe haven for those in need.
She is a sister, wife and mother and has used her life experiences to promote enriching outcomes in her client engagements. She is a proponent of environmental and animal welfare and is the proud owner of a rescued animal. Mrs George enjoys spending time with her family, meeting new people and being outdoors.


Public Relations Officer


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Greisy Gonzalez
M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
Position held from: 2023
Email: [email protected]

Greisy Gonzalez is a bilingual (Spanish English) psychologist with 15 years of experience on the field. She has worked with populations in vulnerable situations such as prisoners, underprivileged communities, migrants and refugees, victims of trafficking and gender-based violence. In the past, she was a lecture in the psychology faculty at Rafael Urdaneta University in Maracaibo Venezuela and she owned her firm that offered mental health services and trainings in Venezuela. She worked with UNICEF Panama as a Child Protection Expert providing support in the border with Costa Rica. During her past five years of practice in Trinidad and Tobago, she has been working with NGOs and international organizations such as United Nations and PanAmerican Development Foundation providing Protection, Education and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services to migrants and refugees. She is a volunteer at the Trinidad and Tobago Red Crossed Society, and she is part of the Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago. She is also currently doing private practice offering counselling, interpretation and translation.

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