Onika Russell

Onika Russell is a Managing Director at Smarter Bahamas, where Onika builds and delivers EdTech programmes to create skills-based career pathways into high-demand tech-driven roles in the Caribbean. Onika also serves as the Digitization Strategy & Chief of Staff to H.E. Sebastian Bastian at WYYSE, developing and leading digital transformation programs and partnerships across various sectors. In the past, Onika held roles at PayPal, Ladbrokes, Betfred, and 32Red, focusing on payments, risk management, and strategic client services. Overall, Onika has a background in law and criminology from Middlesex University.