“As the Deputy Director General of the Development Sector of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Shalisha Samuel while she was a Consultant in the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. Ms. Samuel joined WIPO as an intern in the Caribbean Unit in 2011 and due to her excellent performance, the Organization offered her a special services contract.
During Ms. Samuel’s time at WIPO, I found her to be dynamic, resourceful and proactive. Her good rapport with staff and excellent engagement with high-level delegates and member states demonstrated her good substantive knowledge, and fine interpersonal, diplomatic and communication skills.
Ms. Samuel, among several notable achievements, set up the Caribbean Unit’s tracking and monitoring system which strengthened the Caribbean WIPO-Ministerial report by comprehensively highlighting the Organization’s assistance to the Caribbean region. One of her most outstanding deliverables was the development of country strategy plans. The plans were largely based on research and consultations and contributed significantly to the annual work planning of the Unit’s 14 member states.
At the end of each contract cycle, Ms. Samuel reported in clear detail the results she achieved, demonstrating her commitment, rigor and result orientation. These qualities and achievements made her a very valuable asset to WIPO.
Ms. Samuel continues to invest her time in intellectual property and development projects with commitment and passion. I have no doubt that her outstanding personal and professional qualities as well as her international experience will be a major asset for any employer. WIPO was not able to retain her solely because of unexpected financial constraints.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require additional information.”
– Geoffrey Onyeama, Deputy Director General (FMR.), Development Sector, WIPO. Geneva Switzerland
Barrister
I was called to the Bar of England & Wales by Inner Temple, London and completed the Legal Education Certificate (L.E.C) at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad & Tobago. This has enabled me to be called to the bar in any jurisdiction in the Caribbean. I was admitted to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago in 2020.
Publications
Contract Breaches and Penalties Amidst COVID-19 Published: Barbados Business Authority, June 2020 Republished: The Gleaner (Jamaica), The Star (St. Lucia), NOW Grenada (Grenada), Shridath Ramphal Centre & One Young World (U.K)
Caribbean Creatives – Research Consultant
Also available at the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Law
