
Our Founders
The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida, Inc. (JAACF) was founded in November 1985. Originally known as the West Indian Civic Association and later the Jamaican American Society of Central Florida, the organization officially became JAACF in 1986 under the leadership of founding members Mrs. Marjorie Brown, Mr. Desmond Brown, and other dedicated visionaries. Established to build a strong and vibrant Jamaican American community in Central Florida, JAACF has focused on celebrating Jamaican culture while addressing the social, educational, and economic needs of its members. Through the leadership of past and present presidents and vice presidents, the association has successfully hosted cultural events, educational programs, and community service initiatives that positively impact both the Jamaican American community and the wider Central Florida region. Today, JAACF continues to thrive, remaining committed to unity, empowerment, and cultural pride while fostering meaningful community engagement.
Current & Past Presidents

1st. President/Founder
Mrs. Marjorie Borwn

2nd President
Mr. Lancelot Scales

3rd President
Dr. Moulton Poplin

4th President
Mrs. Cynthia Lee




5th President - Mrs. Hyacinth Bulgin
6th President
Dr. Herbert Dawkins
7th President
Mr. Dennis Hall
8th President
Ms. Sandra Fatmi-Hall

9th President
Dr. Phillip Lee Fatt

10th President - Pastor
Dr. Herbert Dawkins


11th President
Dr. Patricia Smith
12th President
Dr. Barbara Dawkins

13th President
Ms. Joan Edghill, M.Ed.

14th President
Ms. Mea Allman, MCC
Current & Past Vice Presidents


Mrs. Cynthia Lee
1994 & 1996
Mrs. Hyacinth Bulgin
2002


Ms. Grace Powell, MHR
2015 & 2016
Ms. Joan Edghill, M.Ed
2017, 2018 & 2019


Mr. Lionel Williams
2009, 2010, 2011
Dr. Barbara Dawkins
2014

Dr. Mulva Pearson
2020, 2021 & 2022
Ms. Tajana Bogle
2023


Ms. Mea Allman, MCC
2024 & 2025
Mr. Michael Whittaker
2026
Other Past Officers
Recording ​
​Ms. Anna Morrison - (2025)
Mrs. Karen Lee-Fatt (2023)
Mrs. Margaret Tate - (2019-2022 & 2024)
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Corresponding Secretaries
Ms. Karen Fortune (2023 & 2024)
Treasurers & Assistant Treasurers
Mr. Lionel Williams
Treasurer (2012-2015, 2019-2022, 2024-2025)
Assistant Treasurer (2016-2018, 2023)​
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Mr. Carroll Grant
Treasurer (2019
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Mr. Michael Whitter
Assistant Treasurer (2025_

