Mr. Virgilio Murillo Chief Executive Officer - Kolbe Foundation Director - Belize Central Prison
Mr. Virgilio Murillo has had a diverse career leading up to his role as the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Belize Central Prison with the Kolbe Foundation. His extensive experience includes teaching, intelligence work, aviation security, and camp management. Since joining the Kolbe Foundation in 2002, he has dedicated nearly 22 years to the organization, with a strong commitment to the rehabilitation of offenders. His vision emphasizes the importance of human rights, the rule of law, and fostering a culture of fairness and accountability within the prison system. Under his leadership, the Kolbe Foundation aims to transform inmates into law-abiding and productive citizens.
Mr. DeCarlo Payne, MBA, EDip, CJO, JP Superintendent of Prison (Actg.), Barbados Prison Service
Mr. DeCarlo Payne is the Assistant Superintendent of Prisons for the Barbados Prison Service, acting as Superintendent since May 2022. He started as an Assistant Superintendent in July 2012 and has held the Superintendent role intermittently since 2008. Mr. Payne has an MBA in Human Resource Management and an Executive Diploma in Management from the University of the West Indies, along with Jail Officer certification.
With 41 years of experience, he established the K9 Unit, developed a violence reduction strategy, and improved management practices. He is a member of the National Security Review Committee and engages in prison reform initiatives with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Mr. Payne is dedicated to modernizing the Barbados Prison Service with a focus on humane treatment and rehabilitation of inmates while promoting professional standards and effective communication. His research centers on enhancing prison practices and staff recruitment.
Mrs. Kerrice Saunders-Bernard Acting Superintendent of Prisons, Anguilla
Mrs. Kerrice Saunders-Bernard grew up in a family with a history of service within law enforcement. From an early age, she would often find herself fascinated by her older brothers whose roles as law enforcers included a police sergeant and a captain in the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defense Force respectively.
These experiences helped to ignite the passion she now has for law enforcement by positively impacting the lives of those incarcerated. In May 2011, Acting Superintendent Kerrice Saunders-Bernard joined the workforce at His Majesty’s Prison, Anguilla. She excelled through the ranks of Prison Officer, Senior Prison Officer, Head of Custody, Head of Security, Deputy Superintendent (substantive) to her current role as Acting Superintendent.
Mrs. Saunders-Bernard takes pride in serving the community. She has a natural inclination for seeking knowledge and enjoys reading, writing, communicating with others and watching movies. Acting Superintendent Saunders-Bernard lives by her mantra, “I love and I live”.
Wynne Testamark Director of the Bureau of Corrections US Virgin Islands
Ms. Testamark, a native Virgin Islander, moved to the mainland in 1979. She began her career in 1987 as a Correctional Officer in Miami-Dade Corrections, rising to Executive Lieutenant after 29 years of service. She founded WTS Consultant Services, LLC, specializing in criminal justice consulting and compliance auditing.
Confirmed as Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections on May 15, 2019, she also serves as the Commissioner/Compact Administrator for the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. Under her leadership, the Bureau has launched initiatives like the Re-Entry Action Group and the Elite Program, and established the Caribbean's first specialized Mental Health Unit.
Ms. Testamark holds a Master's in Management and a Bachelor's from St. Thomas University. She is a certified Jail Manager, PREA Auditor, and an American Correctional Association's Auditor Chairperson. She is dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth and committed to public service and safety.
Mr. Nicklon Anthony Elliot Director of Prisons (Actg.) Guyana
Mr. Nicklon Elliot is the Acting Director of Prisons in Guyana, having joined the Guyana Prison Service in 2004 after completing basic recruit training. He has over 20 years of experience in prison management and played a key role in significant upgrades, including the development of the new Lusignan Prison to enhance inmate living conditions.
A proponent of change, he has improved training for officers in Prison Management and Human Rights and initiated programs for inmate rehabilitation. Mr. Elliot has received the Joint Services Award for Outstanding Prison Officer in 2008 and 2014 and has pursued further education in Management & Leadership and various other subjects at institutions such as the Cave Hill School of Business and American University.
He holds a Commonwealth Master's in Public Administration, a Degree in Social Work, and a Master of Science in Strategic Development Studies from the University of Guyana. Mr. Elliot has also served as Chairman of the Prison Officer’s Cooperative Credit Union and is active in community initiatives with the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central.
He is married with two children.
Ms. Keeva Joell-Benjamin Commissioner of Corrections Bermuda
Ms. Keeva Joell-Benjamin has had a distinguished 30-year career in the Bermuda Department of Corrections, beginning as a Basic Officer in 1991 and eventually rising to the position of Commissioner, making her the first female to hold this post. Her previous roles include Assistant Commissioner (Administration), where she managed policies, IT, and accounts, as well as serving as Acting Commissioner for four years. As Commissioner, she oversees the Department's three housing facilities, ensuring the administration of court-imposed sentences in safe conditions and promoting rehabilitation to reduce recidivism. Joell-Benjamin is committed to public safety and works under the Ministry of National Security, while also being involved in various professional organizations related to corrections. She has received extensive training internationally and holds a Level 7 Diploma in Management, reflecting her belief in empowering inmates to become responsible citizens and exemplifying the core values of her department.
Mr. Carlos Corraspe Commissioner of Corrections (Actg.) Trinidad & Tobago
Mr. Carlos Corraspe is a highly respected figure known for his spirituality, humility, and dedication to family values. With a 36-year career in the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, he has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner of Prisons effective June 6, 2024. His leadership will focus on security, rehabilitation, and administrative improvements. Corraspe has held key positions, including Acting Deputy Commissioner, where he managed security and rehabilitation programs.
He holds a B.Sc. in Sociology/Economics, an LLB (Hons.), and is a qualified Attorney-at-Law, complemented by various management certifications. His extensive training includes programs in the U.S. and Canada, enhancing his correctional management skills. Additionally, he teaches Criminology and Public Safety at local universities and is actively involved in community service.
Corraspe envisions transforming the Prison Service into a Corrections System that prioritizes public safety and offender rehabilitation, aligning with the government's Vision 2030 strategy. Through innovative practices and a focus on staff and inmate development, he aims to create a positive environment and drive significant advancements in the prison system.
Mr. Daniel Greaves Director of Prisons, Cayman Islands
Daniel Greaves has been the Director of Prisons at HM Cayman Islands Prison Service for the past three years, having dedicated over 30 years to the corrections field. Originally from St Thomas, Jamaica, he holds an MSc in Human Resources and has played a key role in modernizing the Cayman Islands' prison regime. Known for his leadership in crisis management as a qualified Level 3 Incident Commander, Greaves has significantly contributed to national security and criminal justice initiatives. He is a member of various national councils and boards, advocating for public safety and rehabilitation. Outside his professional achievements, he is a devoted family man and sports enthusiast.
Colonel Roberto Hernandez Basilio Direccion General de Servicios Penitenciarios y Correccionales Dominican Republic
A graduate in Law and Electrical Engineering, with a master's degree in Senior Management, specialized in Production Management, Financial Administration for Non-Financial Managers, he has carried out workshops on strategies to confront the Maras, Youth in Conflict with the Law, as well as courses on Reengineering for Companies in Developing Countries, Telecommunications and Planning
He is a member of the Regional Penitentiary Academy (ARP), has been a Consultant in Strategic Planning, as well as a member of the Strategic Plan team of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
He has participated in the Exchange Programs, accompanying the Police Reform Commission to Europe; Paris, Brussels and Barcelona, Social Reintegration Workshop, Kingdom of the Netherlands-Netherlands, National Consultation on HIV and AIDS in the Dominican Penitentiary System, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
He has been Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Centre of Excellence for Prison Reform and Demand Reduction. CDEE-UNODC-RD. He is a professor at the Police Institute of Education (IPES) in the subject of Strategic Planning applied to citizen security, Specialty in Citizen Security. Police Institute of Education (IPES).
He holds the rank of Colonel of the National Police and is currently Director General in the General Directorate of Penitentiary and Correctional Services in the Dominican Republic.