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Updated on 2 December 2025
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Our Team

At the Mosquito Research & Control Unit (MRCU), our team is at the heart of everything we do. Led by experienced professionals across Administration, Research, Operations, and Field Services, our staff brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and innovation to managing mosquito populations and protecting public health in the Cayman Islands.

Our unit includes specialists in mosquito biology, pesticide application, and environmental science, as well as dedicated administrative and support personnel who keep our operations running smoothly. Together, we work collaboratively to drive MRCU’s mission forward, using cutting-edge research and technology to reduce mosquito populations effectively and sustainably.

Below, meet the dedicated members of each of our sections and units who make our work possible every day.


Staff

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Dr Alan Wheeler
Director
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Kris New
Deputy Director, Research & Ground Operations
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Edith Mwando
Deputy Director- Human Resources & Administration
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Kevin Watler
Public Education Outreach Officer & Deputy Information Manager
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John Smith
Fleet & Facilities Manager
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Ligia Whittaker
Finance Manager
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Shauna McFarlane
Sister Islands Operations Manager
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Julius Jacky
Safety & Compliance Officer
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Carlos Pecanha
Senior Research Officer
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Leonardo Rodriguez
Ground Operations Manager
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Richard Jackson
Field Supervisor – Disease Prevention & Vector Control
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Marcus Grizzel
Field Supervisor – Disease Prevention & Vector Control
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Kemarley Maxam
Field Supervisor – Disease Prevention & Vector Control
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Tiandra McKenzie
Graduate Research Assistant
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Kristopher Pearson
Disease Prevention Officer
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Melgreen "Rico" Reid
Disease Prevention Officer (Cayman Brac)
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John Berry
Disease Prevention Officer
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Stephen Raji
Accounts Officer I
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Dennis Neylan
Contract Pilot
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Jaheim Elijah Bodden-Bordas
Disease Prevention Officer
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Jose Chavez
Design and Maintenance Technician
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VonDante Leslie
Disease Prevention Officer
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Jeffrey Marshall
Chief Aircraft Engineer
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Tyler Scott
Disease Prevention Officer (Cayman Brac)
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Benjamin Tresidder
Acting Chief Pilot
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Damion Campbell
Disease Prevention Officer
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Timothy Greene
Disease Prevention Officer
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Carlton Williams
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator
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Asia Dixon
Office Support Assistant
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Everest Mballah
Research Officer
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Roy Syms
Disease Prevention Officer
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Abdul Ali Ebanks-Gordon
Disease Prevention Officer
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Carlos Martinez
Design and Maintenance Technician
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Cole Morgan
Research Officer
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Ricardo Caballero
Disease Prevention Officer
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Salomon Menjivar-Chavez
Disease Prevention Officer
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Kenia Powery
Disease Prevention Officer
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Yaser Watler
Heavy Equipment Operator
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Garbeth Wright
Disease Prevention Officer
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Whitney Ebanks
Entomology Laboratory Technician
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Donna Yen
Administrative Assistant
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Storm McLean
Entomology Laboratory Technician
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Christopher Webb
Disease Prevention Officer
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Andre Yates
Disease Prevention Officer
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Sonny Powell
Aviation Support Technician
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Franklin Lewis
Disease Prevention Officer (Cayman Brac)
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Colby Powery
Disease Prevention Officer
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Gilbert Powery
Disease Prevention Officer
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Jane Taiti
Human Resource & Administration Officer