Jesse Ramcharan is a transformational leader, governance strategist, and internationally recognized advocate for peace, resilience, and sustainable development. Appointed Country Director of Global Peace Chain in September 2020, he has since pioneered youth empowerment and SDG-aligned innovation across Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Jesse is the founder of the Junior Ambassador Apprenticeship Programme (JAAP), launched at the Global Peace Summit in Istanbul, which has inspired similar initiatives in other island nations. He also led the Covid-19 Action & Planning (CAP) Series and a national webinar campaign addressing cybersecurity, climate resilience, and disaster preparedness.

With over 12 years of cross-sector leadership experience in energy, technology, finance, and diplomacy, Jesse combines technical expertise with executive foresight. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology from the University of Hertfordshire and advanced certifications in contract law, humanitarian law, and human rights education. His career spans digital transformation at Heritage Petroleum, financial optimization at RBC Caribbean, and governance reform through his company, Smart Velocity Ltd., as a Multidisciplinary Consultant.

Jesse has represented Trinidad & Tobago at global forums, including the World Youth Cup and Global Peace Summit, and serves in senior international roles such as Regional Director at the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights. His work continues to elevate SDG #4 (Quality Education), #7 (Clean Energy), #13 (Climate Action), and #16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions), positioning Trinidad & Tobago as a beacon of inclusive development and youth leadership on the world stage.