Our Mission

The U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association promotes excellence in the profession of school counseling throughout the territory and empowers school counselors to establish accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive school counseling services for their students.

Our Vision

The U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association aims to connect, educate, and support school counselors so that Virgin Islands and Caribbean students find success in their academics, career, and social emotional development.

Meet the Executive Board

  • Rashida Lester

    President

    Retired Professional School Counselor

    St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

  • Jessamyn Souders

    Vice President

    Professional School Counselor

    St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

  • Jahlilah Prentice

    Treasurer

    Graduate Student in School Counseling

    St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

  • Jina Mamtani-Mahbubani

    Secretary

    Professional School Counselor

    St. Maarten

  • Arlene JnBaptiste

    Board Member

    Graduate Student in School Counseling

    St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Advisory Board Members

  • Dr. Xuri Allen

  • Dr. Patsy Guthrie

  • Dr. Tiana Wilson

  • Rena Francis

  • Debra Abel

  • Dr. Tanya Lockhart

  • Berlina Wallace Berube