Marshalee Valentine MSc, BTech
President / Co-Founder

Quality & Food Safety Consultant, Community Development Advocate

Marshalee has over 15 years of experience in Quality and Food Safety Management, serving in various roles such as Quality Assurance Lab Technician and Quality Assurance Inspector at the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica (now JACRA) along with managing the Quality Assurance unit at the Wallenford Coffee Company.

Along with her current role as Co-Founder and President of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance Jamaica, Marshalee now provides consultancy services in areas of Quality, Food Safety, and Environmental Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, GlobalGAP, GACP, EU-GMP, GMP, Rainforest Alliance, Safe Quality Food, and HACCP.

Marshalee's educational background includes an Associate Degree in Agriculture, a Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Science, and a Masters Degree in Environmental Management, in addition to continued industry training and certifications. Her knowledge and experience have been used to develop systems and provide auditing and training services to stakeholders in over 25 organizations in the service, agriculture, and food and beverage industries across Jamaica and  international organizations. These include the Ministry of Industry Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries, Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust, Bureau of Standards Jamaica and The Inter American Institute for Global Change.  Marshalee is also a  QMS and GlobalGAP Lead Auditor for the National Certification Body of Jamaica and QMS Lead Auditor for Perry Johnson Registrar Inc.

“For the past 17 years, coffee has been more than just a morning pick-me-up for me. It has been a passion that has driven me to explore the intricacies of coffee production and the challenges faced by those involved in the industry. As I delved deeper, I became aware of the significant obstacles that women in the coffee industry in Jamaica encounter. The barriers to entry and the lack of resources available to women in the industry continues to inspire me to take action. Through this organization, I will continue to make a tangible difference in the lives of these women and help them overcome the obstacles they face. This passion for coffee has not only brought me personal joy but has also allowed me to make a positive impact in my country”