Meet The Executive Board

Monica Trotz, a proud native of Guyana, has called Decatur, GA home for the past 22 years. A seasoned businesswoman and dedicated Caribbean community leader, she holds two Accounting degrees and has been recognized for her academic excellence and outstanding character both in Guyana and the USA. Her achievements include induction into the National Technical Honor Society and the Hall of Fame at Dermalax System, Inc., in New York. Monica’s commitment to the empowerment of women is reflected in her contributions to the National Institute for Small Industry Extension and Training (NISIET), where she presented her thesis, Accounting for Small Businesses, inspiring women worldwide through the Employment of Women Through Enterprise program. With decades of experience in Accounting, Management, and Banking, Monica has worked with esteemed organizations such as the Guyana Mining Industry (Guymine), Guyana Rice Board, and Bank of America. She has also been a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating a beauty business for over 35 years. Her passion for both business and social service is evident in her leadership roles, including serving as Secretary of Small Business Enterprises and as a member of the Management & Cosmetic Board of the Bureau of Standards in Guyana. Monica has dedicated her time to numerous community organizations, serving as Secretary and President of the Lions Club of Bel Air and as President of the Cosmetologist Association of Guyana for six years. Her leadership continued in the U.S. as Vice President of the Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition (GCAHC), where she now serves as President. As GCAHC President, Monica is committed to fostering a strong and united Caribbean community. Her vision is to strengthen connections among Caribbean organizations and businesses, promote cultural pride, and encourage collective action for the betterment of the community. Through strategic partnerships, social initiatives, and open dialogue, she aims to create lasting bonds that transcend borders and cultures, ensuring that the Caribbean-American community in Georgia thrives for generations to come.

As we journey through the 21st century it is sure to be filled with innovation and creativity. I claim the responsibility of contributing my share of the task, for making a difference in the lives of as many fellow human beings as is humanly possible. With abiding confidence, I am committed to contributing new game-changing ideas, while demonstrating leadership in the quest for adding a smile and hope to the individuals that I encounter. I am strategically positioned in three industries: Travel-Tourism-Hospitality 48 years, Health Care 24 years, and Community Service 20 years. I have passionately worked consistently to grow my personal and professional brands, human-to-human. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from Morris Brown College, and a Master of Global Management Degree from Phoenix University. I am confident of what truly drives my passion to transform my power of love for people into influence, which is not only mastering the three occupations but how to connect with the heartbeat of my fellow human beings. My determination to make my dreams a reality is an innate quality, coupled with the tenacity to stay on track while sharing my God-given talents with the world.

Celeana Andrews is a Mother of 2 with strong beliefs in God, Family, Culture, and serving by lending a hand in our community. She has served within the Dominica Association of Georgia as a Quadrille Dancer, Culture chair, and President. She volunteered with Grenada, Dominica and St. Lucia for their disaster relief projects. At other times she has worked with other islands such as Antigua which gave her the opportunity to help promote health, wellness, and fitness in the community at events like The Black Expo, and 5k Run Walk Whine. Volunteering for a Caribbean Fashion show to showcase Caribbean Designers was a great experience. She has a passion for the arts, so preserving our roots through dance is very special to her. She also performs with The St. Lucia's Quadrille group, and has performed choreographed routines with Trinidad/Tobago, and Dominica. She believes, where there is a need, we should serve or help when possible, and so she does just that.