Tyesha A James
President and Founder of SKN Scholars
Tyesha A. James, affectionately known as Taj, is a proud native of the beautiful twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. For the past eight years, she has been dedicated to giving back to her primary school alma mater, Beach Allen Primary School, driven by a deep love for her country and its people. Her commitment to her community naturally expanded as she sought ways to help other primary schools benefit from the contributions of her friends and fellow citizens across the Federation. This passion for uplifting children and promoting excellence has been the foundation of her efforts. In December 2022, inspired by the desire to create a broader platform for contributions, Tyesha founded SKN Scholars. The idea quickly gained traction, with over 50 individuals from the diaspora expressing their commitment to supporting their former primary schools. As SKN Scholars became an official organization, Beach Allen Primary School continued to receive contributions for students who excelled in various areas whether academic, athletic, or those in need, including those advancing to high school.
Giselle James
Executive Secretary
Giselle James, MSN, RN, is an accomplished nursing leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She began her career 2004 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in the Vascular
Access Department. She later advanced to a staff nurse role, where she developed a strong clinical foundation and a deep commitment to patient care. Today, Giselle is a Nurse Administrator at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital,
one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Her career has been shaped by a passion for service, a dedication to excellence, and a focus on empowering patients and
healthcare teams. With a Master of Science in Nursing, Giselle is widely recognized for her compassionate leadership, calm under pressure and strategic approach to improving patient outcomes
and team performance. Giselle brings a wealth of real-world insight to her speaking engagements, inspiring audiences with her journey, leadership philosophy, and unwavering belief in the power of nursing to transform lives and systems. Always learning. Always leading. Always caring.
Tevince Coker
Finance Director
Tevince Coker serves as the Deputy Director of the St. Kitts Branch of the Financial Service Regulatory Commission (FSRC). At the FSRC, she has held positions such as Manager of Compliance and Insurance Business, Registrar of Captive Insurance Companies and Financial Inspector. Her professional credentials include being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Anti- Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). These qualifications highlight his expertise in financial regulation and compliance and underscores her commitment to maintaining high standards in
financial oversight and integrity.
