As one of the leading socio-environmental consultancy practices in the English-speaking Caribbean region, we work with clients and stakeholders to craft pathways that deliver equality and sustainability.
Our goal is to promote and build a critical mass of work, thought, and action that eliminates the silo-ing of gender justice from environmental and climate-related justice issues.
We achieve this through:
Based in Barbados, in the Southern Caribbean, our work is global. We count amongst our clients other consulting firms, UN agencies, governments, universities, and more.
After 20+ years of working in development, including over a decade working within the UN system, Leisa Perch founded SAEDI Consulting (Barbados) Inc, drawing on her international experience to make an impact closer to home, working on issues related to Caribbean SIDS — small island developing states.
As an international development expert, Leisa has worked across the globe, from Latin America to Africa to Asia on issues including climate change, poverty reduction, livelihoods, gender equality policy, inclusive green growth, green economy, and gender mainstreaming.
A leading agency in the Caribbean, SAEDI creates socio-environmental solutions to build a more sustainable, inclusive world. SAEDI (‘Ideas’ backwards) is inspired by the countless actors who put it all on the line every day for community and global development and aims to turn ideas on their head.
We believe that gender, though complex, should be understandable and manageable for stakeholders. With an in-house team of experts in gender, environment, and sustainability, SAEDI Consulting (Barbados) Inc is well-positioned to navigate these complexities on behalf of a diverse set of global clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SAEDI Consulting (Barbados) Inc. provided equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for all employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, ability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Committment to Sustainability
We are committed to a sustainable future and to improving the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities. We are dedicated to environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future and lead to social and economic improvements and gender justice.
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Leisa Perch is the CEO and Founder of SAEDI Consulting Barbados Inc. She has 20+ years of development experience; 15 years at the international level (13 with the UN system). In 2018, Leisa supported clients in Africa and the Caribbean in mobilizing $52 million USD in development finance, all with a…
Donna S. Allman, from Barbados, is the People & Systems Associate at SAEDI Consulting. With an MBA and 20 years of management experience, she supports the business development arm of the company. She has a strong background in systems, information technology and possesses innate motivational skills.…
With over five years of experience in administration and operations, she has cultivated a strong foundation in managing processes, and ensuring organizational efficiency. Her excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail allows her to manage complex tasks effectively while fostering collaboration…
Tanya Wragg-Morris is a Research Analyst with the Capilano University Foundation in Vancouver BC. She also works as an Independent Development Consultant in the areas of social, environmental and economic policy. Current work has focused on gender mainstreaming and social impact across multiple sectors:…
Jacqueline Massiah-Simeon is a highly experienced social worker/counsellor, and gender & social development practitioner, with over 19 years of knowledge and skills in the areas of juvenile justice, youth development, gender analysis and mainstreaming, poverty reduction, social & gender impact assessments,…
Sara Lavell is a research and data specialist at SAEDI Consulting, where she brings together her diverse experience in international development with a passion for data-driven decision making. Born and raised on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, her deep connection to coastal environments has shaped her…
Asha is an International Gender and Development Expert with an Honors Baccalaureate in International Development from the University of Guelph, and a Master’s with Distinction in Gender and Development Studies from the University of the West Indies. Her professional goals prioritise gender justice and…
Kwasi, while somewhat new to the gender field, he works in the nexus areas of gender, environment and climate change. His work at SAEDI Consulting as a project manager and research exposes to a unique range of subject areas that allow him to tackle his work in a creative fashion by blending past experiences…
Roshanna is a highly skilled researcher with a strong academic background, holding a BSc in Psychology with a minor in Criminology and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distinction) from the University of the West Indies (UWI). With a deep passion for addressing gender-based violence (GBV),…
Ranako Bailey is a passionate young leader from Barbados, dedicated to advancing gender equality and fostering inclusivity in the Caribbean since 2017 when he began serving as a Youth Gender Champion with the High Commission of Canada. His commitment to gender justice has driven his involvement in key…
Shakirah is a Junior Research Associate with a BSc in Geography and Environmental and Natural Resource Management from the University of the West Indies. She enjoys conducting research and contributing to projects in areas such as gender, climate change, and sustainable development. As an advocate for…
Latoya Charles hails from the beautiful island of Saint Lucia. She is a proud recipient of two prestigious scholarships, the Sir Arthur Lewis Award for OECS Nationals and the Chevening Scholarship from the British Government. Latoya currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Gender…
Karen Lang MS (Poli. Sci) and BA (French) with over 10 years of experience in the field of translation and copy-editing and eight years working with NGOs and INGOs. Highly familiar with the issues of global trade and investment, human rights, climate change and agriculture, among others. Offers editing…
Reynold Murray is an environmental consultant with over twenty-five (25) of experience working across the English-speaking Caribbean. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences with concentrations in eco-system management and conservation. He has specialized training in Agricultural Technology, Project Development…
Sai Sonali Anmolsingh is an aspiring Environmental Psychologist and Artist who helps organisations better connect with people and nature so they can manage their environmental and social risks. Sonali is a BSc. Psychology (Special) with Literatures in English graduate from the University of the West…
Mr. Rommel St. Hill is a national of Barbados and an Attorney-at-Law of seventeen years’ practice, being called to the Bar in Barbados and Guyana. Within this experience, he has worked at a number of international and regional organisations as a high level official, such as the Caribbean Export Development…