Russell Barrett

Russell Barrett has a diverse work experience that spans various roles in different organizations. Russell started their career as a Graduate Student Intern at the Ministry of Finance & Planning in 2017. Russell then worked as a Senior Public Procurement Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, they joined the Southern Regional Health Authority and continued in the same role until 2021. From 2021 to 2022, Russell served as the Director of Public Procurement at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Currently, they are working as the Director of Public Procurement at Jamaica Customs Agency, starting from 2022.

Russell Barrett completed a Master of Science degree in International Public and Development Management from The University of the West Indies, which they pursued from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they participated in a program on Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management at The International Procurement Institute in 2019. In 2013 to 2016, Russell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations and Affairs from The University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Additionally, they obtained a Course Certification in the Essentials of Supervisory Management from the Management Institute for National Development (MIND).