SSP Stephanie Lindsay to deliver opening address at regional ODT Week Conference

Conference to Spotlight the Powerful Alliance of Human and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable, Regenerative Transformation

Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay, M.Sc., B.Ed. (Hons), Dip.Ed., will deliver the opening address at the annual Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Week Conference on June 23 at the Summit Kingston, where regional leaders will explore how human intelligence and artificial intelligence can be harnessed to drive sustainable and regenerative transformation.

The two-day conference, scheduled for June 23–24, is being hosted by the Caribbean Centre for Organisation Development Excellence Ltd. (CARI-CODE), (now celebrating 20 years as a regional pioneer advancing organisation development),  in collaboration with the Caribbean Organisation Development Network (CODN).

SSP Lindsay’s presentation, titled “A National Security Agenda in a Post-Melissa Jamaica and the Wider Caribbean,” comes at a critical time as Jamaica continues its recovery efforts. Her perspective is particularly relevant given policing’s unique position at the intersection of public trust, human relationships, ethics, technology, and organisational transformation.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay is highly respected within the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the broader Jamaican public. Known for defying stereotypes, she is widely regarded as a trailblazer whose distinguished 35-year career has been marked by her ability to balance authority with compassion. She has extensive experience in both the theoretical and practical application of policing strategies across the region and lectures on communication at the National Police College of Jamaica.  

For her leadership and outstanding service to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, SSP Lindsay received the Medal of Honour for Meritorious Service on National Heroes’ Day, on October 16, 2023. The prestigious award was bestowed upon her at a ceremony held at King’s House.   

The landmark conference forms part of ODT Week, which was officially proclaimed in 2024 by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen. This year’s conference will focus on the theme:

“Human Hearts, Digital Minds: Harmonising Transformation – Bridging Social Intelligence (SI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Regenerative Sustainable Change.”

Now in its sixth year, the event continues to serve as a premier forum for advancing organisational development and transformational leadership throughout the Caribbean.

Global Thought Leaders to Share Insights

The conference will feature a distinguished line-up of speakers, including:

Dr. Lindsay Godwin, PhD – Professor, practitioner, and “possibilitizer,” Dr. Godwin is a globally recognised authority on positive organisational change. She has partnered with organisations across six continents, including the United Nations and Fortune 500 companies. She is co-author, with Professor David Cooperrider, of Our Earthshot Moment: Net Positive OD for the Creation of a World of Full Spectrum Flourishing.

Dr. Kevin Brown – President of the University of Technology, Jamaica, and an accomplished leader with more than 18 years of experience in academia and the aerospace industry. His career includes serving as Technology Project Head for Civil Aerospace Technology and Future Programmes at Rolls-Royce.

Ryan Matthew – Corporate Director, Human Resources, Sandals Resorts International. Matthew holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration and has completed executive and professional development programmes through the Disney Institute, Project Management Institute, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, Toastmasters International, and the Mona School of Business. He leads the Human Resources function across the Caribbean for Sandals Resorts International, supporting nearly 20,000 team members.

Through keynote presentations, storytelling, interactive learning labs, and case studies, participants will gain practical frameworks for integrating Social Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence into organisational development strategies that support long-term resilience, adaptability, and regenerative growth.

Responding to a World of Disruption

Founder, Chairman and CEO of CARI-CODE, Mrs. Ilsa H. duVerney, said the conference comes at a pivotal moment.

“We are living in a fast-paced era marked by relentless disruptions—technological acceleration, economic uncertainty, climate shocks, and social upheaval. As organisation development practitioners, our role is not simply to react but to lead, creating frameworks that move beyond quick fixes toward lasting resilience, recovery, and regeneration.”

Mrs. duVerney noted that the conference is especially timely following the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the establishment of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) to accelerate rehabilitation efforts and support the country’s commitment to “build back better” in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Launch of the “Beyond Relief” Regenerative Initiative

A major highlight of the conference will be the introduction of the CARI-CODE Beyond Relief Project, a regenerative, medium-term initiative designed to support Jamaica’s rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

The initiative draws inspiration from nature-based systems thinking and will focus on: Strengthening roots to ensure lasting growth; Creating conditions for renewal and recovery; Restoring organisational “soil” to support sustainable development and long-term resilience.